Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical
Panasonic
69 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Macro
Professional
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.34x★ |
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 (35th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
