Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM vs Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4
Canon 17–40mm f/4 has a longer reach. Tokina 17–35mm f/4 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM is a 17–40mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 is a 17–35mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM 
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Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM better than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- Longer reach (40mm vs 35mm)
- 134 g lighter (475 g vs 609 g)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better than the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2003)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM has the edge: it is 134 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM has the edge: it is 134 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM | Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17–40mm | 17–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 475 g (16.76 oz) ◆ | 609 g |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 96.8 mm | 89 x 97 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 inches) | 0.28 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2003 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Tokina
- 96.8 × 83.5 mm
- 97 × 89 mm
The Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 is 134 g heavier than the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- The Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM weighs 475 g, 134 g less than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 (609 g).
- Do the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM has the edge: it is 134 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4.0L USM has the edge: it is 134 g lighter to carry.
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