Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
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
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
The VILTROX 56mm F1.2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, excellent low-light performance, and great value for money. A few users note a floating element or internal rattling when off, which is explained as normal VCM motor behavior. One verified buyer received a used lens instead of new, and another found it too large for a compact body.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Floating element design
- Internal rattling when off
- Received used instead of new
- Too large for compact bodies
- Autofocus hunting in extreme low light
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | HD Multilayer Nanocoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | VCM Focusing Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:7.7 |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
