Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 80mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
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
Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 80mm
The Fujifilm GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR lens is highly praised for its stunning image quality, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for portrait and general photography on the GFX system. Many verified buyers call it a "keeper" and note its excellent build and value for money. However, several users report that autofocus can be slow, especially in low light, and the focus motor is noisy. While most find the AF acceptable for the system, a few reviewers returned the lens due to speed concerns. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a notable caveat about autofocus performance.
Pros
- Stunning image quality and sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money in medium format
- Compact and lightweight for GFX system
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow in low light
- Noisy focus motor
- AF speed too slow for some users
- Not a true 1:1 macro lens
- Some units arrived with damaged packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 80mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm G |
| Format | full-frame★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.15x |
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
Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR 80mm
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
