Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
This Sigma lens is highly praised for its versatility, image quality, and value for money. Users particularly appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture at the wide end, effective optical stabilization, and close-focus capability. While some note a trade-off in sharpness at the telephoto end, most find it a significant upgrade from kit lenses and recommend it for everyday photography.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8 at wide end
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great close-focus capability
- Good value for the price
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Soft at 70mm wide open
- No full-time manual focus
- Heavier than kit lenses
- Battery drain with OS
- Vignetting and barrel distortion at 17mm
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 221 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:2.7 |
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
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.