Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm
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
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens receives generally positive feedback for its sharpness, build quality, and value. Users appreciate the manual focus and aperture control for macro work, though some note the lack of autofocus and the lens's weight as drawbacks. A few reviewers found it less sharp on Micro Four Thirds sensors, but overall it is praised for delivering excellent macro images at an affordable price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Smooth manual focus
- Excellent macro capability
Cons
- No autofocus
- Heavy weight
- Less sharp on Micro Four Thirds
- Manual aperture only
- No tripod collar included
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 307 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:1 |
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
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.