Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm
Laowa
52 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 61 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:2 |
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
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.