Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS HSM lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and fast aperture, making it an excellent upgrade from kit lenses. Users highlight the close focus capability, effective optical stabilization, and natural color rendition. Some note trade-offs like softness at the telephoto end, lack of full-time manual focus, and slightly higher weight. Overall, it offers great value for amateur photographers seeking a walkaround lens.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8 aperture at wide end
- Excellent close focus capability
- Effective optical stabilization (OS)
- Sharp images at wide focal lengths
- Natural color rendition
Cons
- Softness at 70mm f/4
- No full-time manual focus
- Slightly heavy weight
- Vignetting and barrel distortion at 17mm
- OS drains battery faster
Image quality 6
Aperture speed 5
Close focus macro 4
Optical stabilization 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 4 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 73 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
