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title: "Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras"
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# Fast, silent USM autofocus 17-40mm ultra-wide zoom Weather-resistant build Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** ¥2505
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your vision with Canon’s ultra-wide pro zoom — don’t just shoot, dominate the frame!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras by canon
- **How much does it cost?** ¥2505 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51721363-canon-ef-17-40mm-f-4l-usm-ultra-wide-angle)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Creative Control:** Rounded 7-blade diaphragm and close 0.9 ft focus distance enable stunning bokeh and selective focus.
- • **Expand Your Frame:** Capture sweeping landscapes and dynamic interiors with the versatile 17-40mm focal range.
- • **Speed Meets Silence:** Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers lightning-fast, whisper-quiet autofocus for flawless shots.
- • **Crystal Clear Optics:** Three aspherical + Super UD glass elements ensure razor-sharp images with superb contrast.
- • **Built for the Elements:** Weather-sealed construction means you shoot confidently rain or shine, dust or mist.

## Overview

The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is a professional-grade ultra-wide zoom lens designed for Canon SLR cameras, featuring a constant f/4 aperture, advanced optics with three aspherical and one Super UD glass elements, fast and silent ultrasonic autofocus, weather-resistant construction, and compatibility with 77mm filters. Ideal for landscape, wedding, and nature photography, it offers exceptional sharpness and versatility at a competitive price point.

## Description

Broaden your perspective with the Canon EF 17-40mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Ideal for both film and digital SLR Cameras, the lens offers three aspherical lens elements in addition to a Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass element, creating superior optics in all conditions. Broaden your perspective with the Canon EF 17-40mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Ideal for both film and digital SLR Cameras, the lens offers three aspherical lens elements in addition to a Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass element, creating superior optics in all conditions. In addition, the lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28mm), and offers both Canon's full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that produces fast and silent autofocus. Other features include a constant f/4 maximum aperture, the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters, and optical coatings optimized for use with digital Cameras. Boasting weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series Cameras, the lens carries a one-year warranty. About half the price of the 16-35 f/2.8 lens, this L-series lens has an entirely new optical design with three Aspherical elements and a Super UD-glass element. The combination provides superb contrast and sharpness, even at the widest settings. It's ideal for both film and digital SLRs, and features the same weather-resistant design, rear gel filter holder, and high-speed Ultrasonic Motor as the EF 16-35mm lens. What's in the box: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens,E-77U 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap,Lens Dust Cap E (Rear),EW-83E Lens Hood,Lens Case LP1319 and 1-Year Warranty. Broaden your perspective with the Canon EF 17-40mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Ideal for both film and digital SLR cameras, the lens offers three aspherical lens elements in addition to a Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass element, creating superior optics in all conditions. In addition, the lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28mm), and offers both Canon's full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that produces fast and silent autofocus. Other features include a constant f/4 maximum aperture, the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters, and optical coatings optimized for use with digital cameras. Boasting weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series cameras, the lens carries a one-year warranty. About half the price of the 16-35 f/2.8 lens, this L-series lens has an entirely new optical design with three Aspherical elements and a Super UD-glass element. The combination provides superb contrast and sharpness, even at the widest settings. It's ideal for both film and digital SLRs, and features the same weather-resistant design, rear gel filter holder, and high-speed Ultrasonic Motor as the EF 16-35mm lens. What's in the box: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens,E-77U 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap,Lens Dust Cap E (Rear),EW-83E Lens Hood,Lens Case LP1319 and 1-Year Warranty.

## Features

- 17-40 millimeter ultra wide angle zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR Cameras. Diagonal angle of view 104° 57° 30'
- 3 aspherical lens elements and super UD glass element create superior optics in all conditions, Closest focusing distance: 0.9 feet
- Powerful ring type ultrasonic monitor (USM) produces fast and silent autofocusing, Focuses as close as 11 inches, supports screw in 77 millimeter filters or up to 3 gel filters. 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
- Suitable for Wedding/Nature Photography, Weather resistant construction, Water and Dust Resistant, measures 3.3 inches in diameter
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.4 x 13.9 x 13.7 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.75 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 9.7 x 8.4 x 8.4 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | 17-40mm focal range zoom lens, with constant f/4 maximum aperture, built with 12 elements in 9 groups, internal focus system with ultrasonic motor (USM) and weather resistant construction. |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Lens |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 40 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 40 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 17 Millimetres |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Plug profile | Canonbayonet |
| Part number | 8806A002 |
| Size | Lens Only |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Optical |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F4.0 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Aperture Modes | F4.0 |
| Style | 17-40mm Lens Only |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 77 Millimetres |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Focal length description:** 17 millimeters
- **Lens type:** Wide Angle
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF
- **Camera lens description:** 17-40mm focal range zoom lens, with constant f/4 maximum aperture, built with 12 elements in 9 groups, internal focus system with ultrasonic motor (USM) and weather resistant construction.
- **Maximum focal length:** 40 Millimetres
- **Minimum focal length:** 17 Millimetres
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 40 Millimetres

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How wells dose the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens perform in low light situations?**
A: This is a bit vague, so I am going to shotgun you some responses here.

1.  Depends on camera - If you have a full frame camera like a 6D or 5D, you can use higher ISO without gaining too much noise.  So this lens can be decent, though I would think the lack of a wider aperture or IS will still hurt you.  IF you have a crop frame camera like a Rebel, mid range (80D, 77D), or 7D, then it is not the lens for you.  On those camera the EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM is a much better choice for 50 dollars more.  It has several advantages over 17-40mm; just as wide with a longer reach, a full stop more light, image stabilization, and significantly less distortion (the 17-40mm is worse at all levels of the zoom, even 40mm is worse that the 17mm of the 17-55mm).  The 17-40mm is designed for full frame cameras, and while it will fit, the 17-55mm is made for a crop sensor body, and thus is optimized for sharpness with that setup.
2.  Depends on the intended use - We talking indoor sports?  Then no, this will not be good for that on any camera.  Astrophotography?  Also no, you would want somethign that is at least F2.8 for that.  Taking shots of kids playing in the house?  Maybe, if you can live with having to bump your ISO up to higher levels to get exposure up.  Museum?  Again, higher ISO to get that better exposure, or a flash.  Can't be a built it flash either, has to be a speedlight, as a built in flash will cause a shadow in your photos from the lens Blocking part of the flash.  Landscape?  If you are using a tripod and can therefore shoot whatever shutter speed you need at whatever ISO you want, then it can work.  But if on a crop sensor, there are less expensive options for all that, so if you have one of those then look at the EF-S 10-18mm instead.

I just really don't suggest this lens to people most the time, as I feel that for the money there are better choices.  On a full frame, from Canon, this is the least expensive option, but if you can save up a little longer, then I would suggest the EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM instead.  Not only do you get 4 stop IS that will allow you to shoot at much slower speeds in low light, it is also the sharpest wide angle lens that Canon makes.  It's 1000 USD compared to 750 USD, and worth the investment if you can wait until you have the money.  If you have a crop sensor, then the other two lenses I suggested are a better bet.

**Q: Im replacing a 18-135 efs lens. its between this and 16-35mm. i will use it for street photos, landscape, and portraits. money is an issue. thoughts?**
A: That is a tough question.  While both lenses have similar focal ranges, the key difference is that the 17-40mm has a max aperture of f/4 and the 16-35mm has a max aperture of f/2.8.  That allows the 16-35mm to be more useful in low-light situations, as well as situations when a relatively shallow depth of field is desired.  I take mostly landscape shots, and the 17-40mm has served me well for that purpose.  I also imagine it would be good for street photos, assuming you wouldnât be needing a shallow depth of field.  Given I donât usually take portrait photos, I canât comment much on that, but if money is an issue, I feel you could get by with the 17-40mm.

**Q: Wondering how this lens will do with shooting sports?  thanks!**
A: It really depends on what your looking to achieve with your shots. If your looking to get the "Big" picture then this is a capable lense. If your looking to get the sweat flying off someone's eyebrow then this wouldn't be the lense to use. I shoot with a 300mm 2.8 for sports. Sports are extremely tough to shoot.

**Q: I'm looking for a lens for my RebelXSi to shoot interior shots of rooms, aka House Beautiful, Architectural Digest look. Yea, nay or what else?**
A: Remember you'll need to factor in  x 1.6 for the crop sensor... But it should work but expect to see 27.2-64mm not 17-40mm

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