Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Fujifilm
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R lens is widely praised for its compact size, sharp image quality, and fast aperture, making it a favorite for street and indoor photography. Users appreciate its lightweight design that pairs well with smaller camera bodies like the X-E3 and X-T1. However, some note minor chromatic aberration at wide apertures and a poorly designed lens hood cap that tends to fall off. Overall, it's considered a solid walk-around lens with excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/2 aperture
- Great for street and indoor photography
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Lens hood cap falls off easily
- Chromatic aberration at wide apertures
- Softer corners at wider apertures
- Mediocre included cleaning kit
Image quality 6
Size and weight 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Chromatic aberration 2
Lens hood cap 2
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Street
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.14x |
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)
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.084score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 3 specs while Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm wins 3.
