Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm

Sigma
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm

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Scores

Street
Nikon
82
Sigma
100
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Sigma
98
Portrait
Nikon
88
Sigma
96
Professional
Nikon
88
Sigma
96
Budget
Nikon
84
Sigma
79
Macro
Nikon
84
Sigma
69
Landscape
Nikon
78
Sigma
68
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Sigma
76
Travel
Nikon
70
Sigma
73

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmSigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min17 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm16 mm
Elements1316
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements35★
CoatingMulti-CoatedSuper Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg0.08 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motorstepping motor
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm130 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.26★0.1x

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

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm

  • Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm is CA$813 cheaper (2.2x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.060score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.116score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm offers 1.9x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm Better at:

MacroBudgetLandscape

Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm Better at:

StreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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