Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm

OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm

OM System
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm

78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens is praised for its compact size, weather sealing, and fast f/1.4 aperture, making it a versatile walk-around lens for Micro Four Thirds users. However, some reviewers note purple fringing when shooting wide open into the sun and a lack of a manual focus clutch, which is a minor drawback for some. Overall, it delivers sharp images with good build quality, though a few expected even sharper performance at f/1.4.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent weather sealing
  • Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Purple fringing wide open against sun
  • No manual focus clutch
  • Sharpness at f/1.4 not bitingly sharp
  • Chromatic aberration issues noted
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Weather sealing 3
🤔 Sharpness 6
👎 Purple fringing 2
👎 Manual focus clutch 3
👍 Autofocus performance 3

Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
OM System
76
Portrait
Nikon
87
OM System
83
Budget
Nikon
84
OM System
61
Macro
Nikon
84
OM System
74
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
OM System
83
Street
Nikon
83
OM System
66
Landscape
Nikon
82
OM System
56
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
OM System
58
Travel
Nikon
70
OM System
46

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmOM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min17 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm20 mm
Elements1310
Groups119
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements3★2
CoatingMulti-CoatedZERO coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.70 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★MSC
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★249 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:9

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile

OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm

  • Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong macro (78th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

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OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

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