Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
Pentax
59 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 351 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.26x |
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
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.060score per dollar
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm0.076score per dollar
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
