Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 50mm
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
Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 50mm
The Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 lens receives generally positive feedback for its excellent value, sharp optics, and solid build quality, especially for astrophotography and low-light use. However, many users note that the autofocus can be inconsistent and unreliable for fast-moving subjects, and some copies have decentering issues. The lens is fully manual on certain mounts, which is a key consideration for buyers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp optics for the price
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Great for astrophotography
- Good low-light performance at f/1.4
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Autofocus unreliable for fast-moving subjects
- Some copies have decentering issues
- Soft corners at f/1.4
- Fully manual on certain mounts
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:6.25 |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 50mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
