Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras
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17 40 millimeter ultra wide angle zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR Cameras. Diagonal angle of view 104° 57° 30′ 3 aspherical lens elements and super UD glass element create superior optics in all conditions, Closest focusing distance: 0.9 feet Powerful ring type ultrasonic monitor (USM) produces fast and silent autofocusing, Focuses as close as 11 inches, supports screw in 77 millimeter filters or up to 3 gel filters. Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques Suitable for Wedding/Nature Photography, Weather resistant construction, Water and Dust Resistant, measures 3.3 inches in diameter, 1 year warranty Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics by the use of three Aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon’s full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction.
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| Product Dimensions | 3.82 x 3.31 x 3.31 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| UNSPSC Code | 45121603 |
| Item model number | 8806A002 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 8, 2003 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
10 reviews for Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras
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Laina HCLLaina HCL –
Bought this almost a month ago and I finally used it last week Saturday for one of my photoshoots, and I am just in LOVE with these lenses. It’s sharp, it’s clear…my photos turned out beautiful and it needed little editing!See more at http://www.facebook.com/hochingphotography
Invertalon –
The 17-40 gets mixed reviews for the most part mainly due to poor corner and edge resolution wide open. I use this on the 5D Mark III, a full frame sensor that will show these soft edges much more than a crop sensor such as any rebel, 7D, 60D, etc… Even then, I find the edge performance really quite good once you stop the lens down. Central sharpness is very, very good at 17mm and 40mm wide open. Stopped down to f/8 or f/11 will greatly increase sharpness in the edges and corners of the frame. But the lens is plenty sharp, no worries here. I use some of Canon’s sharpest offerings such as the 24-70 f/2.8 II, 70-200 II, 135L, 400L, etc… This lens is just as good… Sure, it has some flaws, but the pros greatly outweigh those soft edges wide open.To me, this really is a full-frame lens where you can really utilize that great 17mm perspective. I think there are better options for those shooting with the 1.6x APS-C sensors. But that really is really up to the users and the needs they have. My girlfriend often borrows this lens to use with her T2i and loves it (I think the images look fantastic, as well!).One thing I love most about this lens is the contrast and color rendition. Simply beautiful images straight out of camera. The build quality is top notch as well, the zoom and focus rings are very smooth and well damped. The lens is weather sealed, but does require a filter (per-Canon) to complete the sealing.I give this lens 5/5 stars, simply due to its extremely affordable price (for an L lens) and excellent performance. Sure, there are sharper lenses out there, but that does not hinder this one at all. It still performs great and is a blast to use for dramatic perspectives. One of the most fun lenses to mount to the camera IMO. The light weight, great build quality and very good IQ make this a winner and a spot in my collection.
ClownfishClownfish –
As a professional landscape photographer this lens is exceptional. No chromatic aboration, no distortion, sharp, and a joy to use. The range with a full-size sensor is perfect for landscapes and interiors. I use this lens 95% of the time, it stays on my camera. I have attached a few examples I have taken with this lens.
Mike90125 –
This is simply one of Canon’s best lenses ever made.It’s just does not have the ‘hoopla’ of lenses like the 70-200mm, but as good as that is for telephoto, this is superb for wide angle.For the price.Yes, you can get faster lenses, but on a full frame this a as wide as you will need for just about anything,on a crop sensor you want to buy the Canon 10mm-22mm EF-S lens.This is good on a crop camera, and will work, on one, just wont be as wide.No Image Stabilization is OK. Wide angle lenses are much more forgiving with handheld shots in bright light,and in dark, you just get a good tripod, which every photographer should already have.This lens rules. Sharp images, corner to corner.
Selda KirkanSelda Kirkan –
I bought Canon 6D camera for our real estate shootings, and did not want to spend much on the lens and ordered another brand with very good reviews. But I had to return it after not being able to get rid of the black circle on wide angle shootings. I picked Canon EF 17-40mm after searching and reading reviews, and made the right decision, Besides not having any problem, I also have a major quality improvements on my shootings.
mbs47 –
For $499 the lens works great. It’s an older model and there are more capable zooms now available. But for my casual usage, it’s more than good enough.
Kit BredrupKit Bredrup –
Do yourself a favor and buy a used one for 400 bucks and start shooting with it. Of course, it is not the best l lens it obviously has aberrations, fringing, slightly soft corners and distortion but all of that can be fixed in post and that little time in lightroom saves you 500 dollars and this is better than your 18-55mm kit too. Get a tripod point it up to the sky put it to infinity: 30s; f/4; ISO 3200-6400 (Depends on your light pollution levels); 2 Second timer for pictures of the stars.Photos shot on Canon 80d APSC camera
A. CastilloA. Castillo –
This is my 3rd L lens (I also have the 35L and the 24-70L) and this lens did not disappoint. In fact, it far surpassed my expectations. I was expecting to just use this lens primarily for outdoors but it turns out, paired with the 5D Mark II, it’s not too bad of an indoor lens. Bumping up the ISO and not going below 1/60 of a second is recommended though. I do feel that with an f/4, it’s not as quick as my other L’s, but the image quality this produces is fantastic. The build quality is excellent too. For the price of this L lens, it’s quite a bargain, relatively speaking. This is not my primary lens but for an ultra-wide and landscape lens, it’s fantastic! I highly recommend every hobbyist to have this in his/her kit.
Vader –
I’ve only read all the bad reviews before buying this lens. I stressed to no end before buying this lens (I have a Canon 5D Mark II). My primary concerns were1. focus – a handful of people complained about this lens not being sharp. I agree a little tiny bit. I have the 70-200mm IS II (which I shrine-worship) that is very sharp. I’ve vaguely notice that if I were to zoom in, the lines were faintly diffused. Unless you are going to frequently blow up poster size photographs, this will not be an issue2. 4.0 aperture – I do a lot of videography and this lens having a 4.0 was almost a deal breaker. I have a 50mm 1.4, and it does make a huge difference. I’m afraid I won’t be shooting video at a very low light setting. I would have to use my 50mm for that. I’ve taking night shots with and without a tripod and pictures are much less of a concern, which will be a relief for most of you3. Image stabilization – I was afraid my picture would blur all over the place and would have to use slow shutter speed. Again, it was a lot less of a concern than what I initially anticipated.Summary: there’s a rumor that there’s a Canon 17-40mm f2.8 in the works. If the rumor holds truth and you have the patience, it may be worth waiting for its release. Personally, all my stress subsided and I’m happy with the purchase. AF is very quick and it’s so much lighter than my 70-200mm. 17mm is too wide and distorted for my primary use, but it definitely has its use. If you’re not greedy and don’t care about the range that you will rarely use, I would serious consider the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 (especially if you don’t have a 50mm or something similar). It’s fraction of the price and 24mm seems to be the ideal setting in terms of minimizing the distortion of the subject matter.
Maryanne C. –
Nice lens but not what I was looking for returned lens.