Canon L 2526A004 400mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
This Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money, especially for birding and wildlife photography. Users highlight its fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh, though some note the lack of image stabilization and a loud autofocus motor. A few buyers mention issues with the tripod collar not being included and the focus ring feeling loose on renewed units.
Pros
- razor sharp wide open
- lightweight and handholdable
- fast and accurate autofocus
- beautiful colors and bokeh
- excellent value for money
Cons
- no image stabilization
- loud autofocus motor
- loose focus ring on renewed units
- tripod collar not included
- heavy for some users
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
| Canon L 2526A004 400mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/400 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- 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
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
