Laowa VE928FX
Laowa
77 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa VE928FX | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa VE928FX
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Laowa VE928FX
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
