Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
68 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/17 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 279 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average aperture (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
