The Canon EF 17-40mm F/4.0L USM Lens Review

Hello guys. So here is my latest lens review video. And today it will be all about the Canon EF 17-40mm F/4.0 'L' Lens. I will be grading this lens on 5 different criteria.Lens Design, Image Quality, Size + Weight, Focus Motor and Price. I will also compare this lens to some competitor lenses on the market. So You can you work if this camera is worth a spot in your camera bag.

0:00 Intro
0:07 Lens Design
2:44 Image Quality
6:19 Size + Weight
7:44 Focus Motor
9:29 Price £££
11:37 Final Thoughts

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[dougsholly]

Decent review. Not sure why you blamed the lens for focus hunting in low light. That is literally 100% the camera

[anthonyde]

I do landscapes, which means a lot of hiking. I shoot mostly f/8 - f/16 with a tripod. I love the light weight, 22-35mm ( I don't use the 17, it's too wide ). I love this lens. It hasn't let me down yet. I'd buy it again, even if it was the same price as the 16-35.

[PREN]

Good review, thanks. Just to confirm, the image samples were from your cropped 7D as opposed to a full sized sensor?

[headbangr]

I just got this lens for £258.00 in 'excellent' condition. With hood, front and rear caps and 6-month warranty. Not bad

[Sparty]

Great video! After watching it, I traded in my 17-40mm f/4L for a 16-35mm f/4 IS -- thanks for the nudge!

[andrefelixstudio]

Nice video your images look smashing baby!

[Oske.images]

Good points raised. 👍
Like all gear, it depends what you're looking to use it for.
I'm moving completely to mirrorless later this year, but want something inexpensive for wide angle until then with my 6D
I'll be looking to use it in old caves and an old building or two. ( All night time & light painted.)
Chromatic aberration shouldn't be an issue, and if I stop down to F8 to keep it sharp, that should be fine.
All photos will be done on tripod so no stabilization needed.
I always keep stabilization off on my EF24-70f4 for such shots..
I'm just after the wider angle.
If I was shooting in bright daylight, or handheld, then no. I wouldn't choose the 17-40f4

[Sinister_Joe]

You've mentioned like 20 times that it's too expensive brand new. And around 20 times that it's cheaper second hand. We get it.
These lenses are sold for 200-300€ today. That's a great bargain for a ultra wide angle lens like that. Especially for L glass. Westhersealed. And 2.8 vs F4 is definitely not a huge difference in a wide angle lens.

Compared to other ultra wide angle lenses in that price range it's definitely a easy go to lens.

[aidejones]

Great idea! compare a lens from 2003 to one from 2008! News flash! they are going to different in quality terms, things move on.

[JadenWhite]

Good for a cheap Vlog lens? (Using the R5, trying to have fun on a budget)

[EpicDubstepManiac]

You can find this lens for as low as 250€ these days, total bargain in my opinion, with fullframe cameras being so cheap as well, you can get like 6D and this lens plus some stuff for <600 euro.

[stevenevosando]

Why does it shows as 1.4 instead for f4 ??

[parthasarathikanaparthi]

I do weddings So I have to take a lot of group pictures. What would you suggest for me 17-40 f4 Or 16-35 f2.8 ?

[pauls]

what are the Sigma and Tamron options?