Nikon Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
 vs
Canon
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 97 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 367 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 2.4x vs 1.9x
Help
 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 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.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1.9x
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM:2.4x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 Pentax-k

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$859
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 Pentax-k vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Weight Heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology