Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
83 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Travel
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/17 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 279 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.39x★ |
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)
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM0.137score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.080score per dollar
Canon L 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
