Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Sony
80 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
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
No current pricing available
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
