Canon L EF 17-40mm USM
Canon
21 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm USM | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/17 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 17-40mm USM
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm USM0.031score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
