Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4
 vs
Canon
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
Slightly lighter 306 g vs 0.5 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly shorter 83 mm vs 97 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Learn more about
the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3x larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 40 mm vs 14 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.4x vs 2x
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 Around 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
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
7-14mm f/4:14 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
7-14mm f/4:2x
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM:2.4x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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 - $1,699
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification Has better macro
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$699
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

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

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef 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 EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 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
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

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