Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
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The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM is a lightweight zoom lens for Canon single-lens reflex camera with a full frame or APS-C sensor APS-C sensor. Due to its wide-angle, the lens is suitable for interior and landscape photography. The Super UD lens elements prevent optical errors, such as chromatic abberation and the coating minimizes troublesome reflections. The lens is dust and splash water resistant, and can be used in several weather conditions. It also has a fast and silent autofocus, so that you won't scare your subject while taking photos. It focusses at a distance of at least 28cm. This way, you'll give attention to the foreground of your composition as well.
Lens mount | Canon EF mount |
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Suitable for camera type | APS-C, Full frame |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens |
Fixed focal point | |
Lens type | Wide-angle |
Image stabilization | |
Weight | 0,475 kg |
Type of photography | Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product |
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I use this lens as a standard lens on my Canon 5D. This one is FF, so the zoom range is great! In the 17mm mode you can take fantastic dynamic photos, with 40mm you can show your subject in detail and 'taken from life'.
The 17-40 L is very solidly built, has excellent sharpness and color balance and a nice contrast. The background blur, especially at f4, is also very nice, better than my previous 20-35 mm. The AF works very quickly and silently.
A lens hood is included, but it is quite large, so I only use it for landscape photography on a tripod. Without a doubt a lens of very high L quality, for a reasonable price. If you're considering buying the twice as expensive 2.8, first ask yourself if you really need that extra stop. This lens is an absolute must!!
Leo Somers
17 August 2006
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This Canon EF 17-40mm F/4.0 L USM lens has been my standard lens since I bought it. On a canon eos 40d. A camera with a crop factor. MAW a range of about 28 to 68 mm. A great travel lens for holidays and outdoor shots. Add the beautifully sharp L lenses and you have a great lens. I don't understand why I hesitated between this and the 17 55 mm lens, which is slightly stronger with 2.8, but less solid. This lens is dust and water resistant. for this it is necessary to place a protector filter on it. For a crop camera, the supplied lens hood EW-83E Lens hood is not the right one. For that you need an EW-83J. Keep the old lens hood, because you will need it for a full frame. In a few years, all aircraft will be full frame (35 mm) aircraft. You definitely still have this lens. In fact, it becomes part of the legacy.
Jan Visser
2 February 2009
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With the 17-40mm lens it is now possible to visualize interiors comprehensively. With the 5DII as a body, the light sensitivity can be set high enough so that the f4 is not a limitation at all. Also outside, nature is suddenly much more spacious and the foreground finally gets its place in the photo.
A recommendation for those who want quality for their creativity.
Bart Waumans
25 June 2013
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Product number | 15886 |
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Manufacturer code | 8806A007 |
Brand | Canon |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Lens type | Wide-angle |
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Type of photography | Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product |
Lens mount | Canon EF mount |
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Suitable for camera type | APS-C, Full frame |
Compatible with lens filter | |
Filter size | 77 mm |
Lens series | Canon EF |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens |
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Maximum magnification factor | 0,24 |
Number of aperture shutters | 7 |
Fixed aperture | |
Number of groups | 9 |
Number of elements | 12 |
Type of lens elements | Super UD |
Special lens elements | |
Image stabilization | |
Fixed focal point |
Shortest focusing distance | 28 cm |
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Manual focus override | |
Silent focusing motor | |
Type of focusing motor | Ring type USM |
Internal focus | |
Focal distance control | |
Autofocus |
Color | Black |
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Weight | 0,475 kg |
Material | Metal |
Diameter | 83,5 mm |
Dustproof | |
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Shockproof | |
Water resistance | Splash proof |
