Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
78 Overall Score
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Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
Sony
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
82 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is widely praised for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and compact, lightweight design, making it a favorite for event, wedding, real estate, and travel photography. Users appreciate the constant f/2.8 aperture for low light and the internal zoom that keeps gimbals balanced. A few negative reviews mention resolution issues, excessive contrast, or that it's a rebranded Tamron, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value.
Pros
- Sharp and crisp images
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Internal zoom for gimbal balance
Cons
- Resolution issues in some copies
- Excessive contrast in images
- Rebranded Tamron design
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- Made in China
Image quality 18
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 10
Value for money 7
Size and weight 9
Gimbal compatibility 5
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | antifouling coating | Anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/45 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | Dual linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 860 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.41x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
