Laowa Zero-D 14mm f/4 14mm
Laowa
43 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 14mm f/4 14mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 145 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Zero-D 14mm f/4 14mm
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th 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
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
