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

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

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm

Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm

Tamron
66 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

Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm

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Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
Tamron
55
Portrait
Nikon
88
Tamron
40
Macro
Nikon
84
Tamron
76
Budget
Nikon
84
Tamron
67
Street
Nikon
82
Tamron
48
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Tamron
50
Landscape
Nikon
78
Tamron
73
Travel
Nikon
70
Tamron
75
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Tamron
59

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmTamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm300 mm
Elements1316
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements3★1
CoatingMulti-CoatedFluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.62 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★VXD
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm150 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.261:2

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile

Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm

  • Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm Better at:

Travel