Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon AF IO3518-E 35mm
Rokinon
49 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Rokinon AF IO3518-E 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.17x |
Pros & Cons
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
Rokinon AF IO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.060score per dollar
vs
Rokinon AF IO3518-E 35mm0.101score per dollar
Rokinon AF IO3518-E 35mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
