Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
What Buyers Say
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
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
The Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 is a manual focus lens that delivers stunning bokeh and excellent center sharpness wide open, making it a favorite for portrait and artistic photography on Fuji X-mount cameras. Users praise its solid build and smooth focus ring, but note significant chromatic aberration, a very shallow depth of field that requires practice, and quality control inconsistencies. The lack of EXIF data transfer is a common drawback, though focus peaking helps. Overall, it offers exceptional value for its price, especially for those willing to embrace manual shooting.
Pros
- Stunning bokeh at f/0.95
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth and well-dampened focus ring
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Significant chromatic aberration wide open
- Very shallow depth of field at f/0.95
- No EXIF data transfer
- Quality control inconsistencies
- Heavy weight
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.13 |
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
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.