Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Name | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II | Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Release Year | 1990 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 839 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L 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 | 45 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 17-40 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
23 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 41 mm | 96 mm |
Weight | 130 gr | 500 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ES-62 | EW-83E |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |