Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm

Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm

Fujifilm
63 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Fujifilm 80mm macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its versatility for food, portraits, and macro photography, with effective OIS enabling handheld use. A few note the manual focus requires practice, but the optical performance is widely considered outstanding.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and contrast
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Versatile for macro, food, and portraits
  • Beautiful build quality and craftsmanship
  • Quick and responsive autofocus
Cons
  • Manual focus requires practice
  • Expensive for some users
  • Shallow depth of field at close range
👍 Sharpness 6
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Versatility 4
👍 Image stabilization 3
👍 Autofocus performance 3
🤔 Value for money 2

Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
Fujifilm
65
Budget
Nikon
85
Fujifilm
51
Street
Nikon
84
Fujifilm
51
Macro
Nikon
84
Fujifilm
75
Portrait
Nikon
84
Fujifilm
43
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Fujifilm
62
Landscape
Nikon
79
Fujifilm
57
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
73
Fujifilm
61
Travel
Nikon
70
Fujifilm
42

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min17 mm80 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm80 mm
Elements1316
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements34★
CoatingMulti-CoatedFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.18 kg
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorLinear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:1

Pros & Cons

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

Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
  • Below average build (25th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports