Product Comparison: Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM vs Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM


Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Camera Lens
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Canon EF Zoom Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
A large aperture, super wide angle zoom lens with the wide-angle focal length of 17mm. The optical system has two aspherical elements, including the first lens element which is a ground and polished aspherical glass lens element, thoroughly eliminating the distortion that is normally a problem with wide angle zoom lens.
The EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that offers excellent image quality and a constant maximum aperture. Its compact, lightweight body makes it an ideal travelling companion.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
17 millimeters
17 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
35 millimeters
40 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Camera Lens
  • Its fast f2.8 make it reasonably good in low light.
  • The 17-35mm range is great for both indoor and landscape photos.
  • The 17-35mm is an excellent focal range.
  • Excellent lens! Great aperture and focal length.
  • Very sharp image with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration. Excellent lens for the price.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Canon EF Zoom Lens
  • The range with a full-size sensor is perfect for landscapes and interiors.
  • The constant F4 aperture is great for general purpose outdoor/daytime use.
  • This lens, even at f/4, is very sharp!
  • Color reproduction is very good. Great focal length.
  • This lens only has an aperture of f4.
Size & Weight
Height
3.28 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.28 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
3.76 in.
3.8 in.
Weight
19.22 oz.
17.63 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Camera Lens
  • It is lightweight for travel.
  • It's lightweight, with quiet autofocus.
  • A surprisingly good lens for the price, lightweight, focuses and zooms well.
  • The best wide angle for the weight and price point.
  • Sharp images, very lightweight.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Canon EF Zoom Lens
  • The size and weight is perfect on the 7D.
  • Reasonable weight and size.
  • It is relatively lightweight and conveniently.
  • Ideal weight and size for walkaround purpose.
  • Very nice, very good quality. Great size.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
16.53 in.
10.8 in.
Field Of View
104° - 63°
104° - 57°30'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Camera Lens
  • Has the USM for quiet, quick and accurate focusing.
  • The true USM focusing is pretty quiet and fast.
  • This lens does have the Ultra-Sonic Motor for smooth and accurate focusing.
  • The autofocus works very well! And it's very light.
  • The lens is sharp, accurate, focus is quick, and silent.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Canon EF Zoom Lens
  • Excellent, buttery smooth, superfast front-focus system.
  • Super quiet and super fast USM auto focus.
  • Buttery smooth zoom and manual focus rings.
  • The lens performs very well in color and contrast.
  • The build quality is top notch, the zoom and focus rings are very smooth and well damped.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
15 Elements in 10 Groups
12 Elements in 9 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Aspherical Lens, Internal Focusing
Durable L-series construction, Super UD, Ring Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor, Water and Dust Resistant, Internal Zooming and Focusing
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Camera Lens
  • Color and contrast are L quality, really fabulous.
  • This is a very sharp lens, with excellent color reproduction and contrast.
  • Nice rendering of color and contrast, sharp center to near-edges, and without meaningful distortion.
  • Glorious silky rich colorful images.
  • Build quality is just fine. Focus is fast.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Canon EF Zoom Lens
  • Excellent build in line with the L badge top quality construction and sealing the lens is robust and built to last.
  • USM ultra sonic motor is fast and quiet with full time manual focus, the zoom ring is extremely smooth to operate.
  • Top notch color and contrast. Very sharp center resolution.
  • Among the very best build quality.
  • Love that high quality L Lens build. Lens hood included and easy to install.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
799.99 $

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