Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
The Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 lens is highly praised for its sharp optics, wide angle, and lightweight design, making it ideal for landscape and vlogging on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users appreciate the autofocus, weather resistance, and smooth focus ring, though some note the plastic build and high price as drawbacks. A few find the bokeh unimpressive compared to full-frame equivalents, but overall it's considered a great value for the system.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Wide angle field of view
- Lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Weather resistant
Cons
- Plastic body construction
- High price point
- Unimpressive bokeh for MFT
- Single focal length
- No optical image stabilization
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
| Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- 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
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
