Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM | Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2003 | 1998 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 839 USD | 1799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 180 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 17-40 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 23 mm | 300 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Length | 96 mm | 189 mm |
| Weight | 500 gr | 1380 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-83E | ET-83C |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
