Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 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
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 wins 5 specs while Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD wins 3.
