The EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens is a Canon L-series zoom featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture along with a sophisticated optical design and durable construction. One Super UD element is featured, along with three aspherical elements, which help to reduce both chromatic and spherical aberrations in order to realize high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in difficult lighting conditions. Complementing the imaging capabilities, this wide-angle zoom also features a ring-type USM and internal focusing mechanism to afford quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance, as well as full-time manual focus override. Constant f/4 maximum aperture maintains consistent illumination throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness and accurate rendering. A rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Canon EF 17-40mm F/4L USM Specs
Focal Length | 17 to 40mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 104° to 57° 30' |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.02" / 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.24x |
Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) Gel Filter (Rear) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.29 x 3.81" / 83.57 x 96.77 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 500 g |