Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
This M.Zuiko 40-150mm lens is widely praised for being lightweight and compact, delivering sharp images for its price point. Users are impressed with its value as a budget telephoto zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system, especially for outdoor daytime photography. A few note it struggles in low light and with fast-moving subjects, but most consider it a fantastic deal for hobbyists and travelers.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Sharp image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Good for daytime outdoor photography
- Quiet and fast autofocus
Cons
- Struggles in low light
- Not suitable for fast-moving subjects
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Not weather sealed
- Tromboning zoom mechanism
Price value 18
Build quality 7
Low light performance 6
Weight and portability 10
Image sharpness 9
Weather sealing 3
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.25★ |
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)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R0.344score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
