Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

Sony
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

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

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

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Scores

Street
Nikon
83
Sony
90
Portrait
Nikon
89
Sony
88
Professional
Nikon
88
Sony
83
Video Cinema
Nikon
80
Sony
85
Macro
Nikon
83
Sony
55
Budget
Nikon
83
Sony
78
Landscape
Nikon
78
Sony
55
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Sony
76
Travel
Nikon
70
Sony
71

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmSony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min17 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm35 mm
Elements138
Groups116
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements3★—
CoatingMulti-Coated—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg0.16 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorLinear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification1:5.26★0.15x

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)
  • Below average optical (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetLandscapeProfessional

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm Better at:

StreetVideo CinemaWildlife Sports