Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II is a characterful lens that reviewers love for its unique rendering, despite some optical flaws like chromatic aberration and challenging focus. Users appreciate its distinct personality compared to modern clinical lenses, though they wish for a closer minimum focusing distance. The Q&A confirms it is fully manual, not rangefinder-coupled, and available with a declicked aperture for video work.
Pros
- Unique character and rendering
- Inspires creativity
- Declicked aperture available
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Chromatic aberration present
- Difficult to focus
- Long minimum focus distance
- Not rangefinder coupled
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Scores
Specifications
| Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 13 |
| Groups | 4 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica R | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.