Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Narrower aperture

f/27

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM goes 0.6 f-stops narrower

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

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the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

More magnification

1:4 (0.2x)

1:6 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

Slightly better telephoto

40 mm

22 mm

More than 80% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Poor telephoto

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	22 mm
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM:	40 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor zoom

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	2.2x
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM:	2.4x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Has a wider aperture

Is a fisheye lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a wider aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$429

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Has a wider aperture

Is a fisheye lens

Is slightly more expensive

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a wider aperture

Has image stabilization

Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly cheaper

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization

More zoom

Slightly heavier

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Image stabilization

More zoom

Slightly more expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Heavier

Slightly longer

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459

Significantly narrower aperture

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

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Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
vs
Canon
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM