Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
68 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/17 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 279 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM0.166score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.101score per dollar
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
