Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 25mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 25mm
The Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, weather sealing, and fast aperture. Users love its sharpness, contrast, and compact size, making it a perfect everyday lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The autofocus is quiet and efficient, and the lens performs well in low light. However, some users have questions about the lens hood availability.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp and contrasty
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Lens hood not included
- Not a pancake design
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 46 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.11x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 25mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 25mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
