Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
This wide-angle zoom lens receives high praise for its sharpness, lightweight design, and fast autofocus. Users find it excellent for landscape and astrophotography, with minimal distortion and solid build quality. One reviewer suggests a lower price would make it perfect, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent for landscapes and astrophotography
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Price could be lower
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
| Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd 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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
