Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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ElectricalLand 2213

ElectricalLand 2213

ElectricalLand
42 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

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

ElectricalLand 2213

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Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
ElectricalLand
32
Budget
Nikon
85
ElectricalLand
54
Street
Nikon
84
ElectricalLand
46
Macro
Nikon
84
ElectricalLand
16
Portrait
Nikon
84
ElectricalLand
49
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
ElectricalLand
38
Landscape
Nikon
79
ElectricalLand
31
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
73
ElectricalLand
36
Travel
Nikon
70
ElectricalLand
41

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8ElectricalLand 2213
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min17 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm140 mm
Elements13—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements3★—
CoatingMulti-Coated—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8—
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountNikon Z—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.45 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★—
Stabilization✗—
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★—
Max Magnification1:5.26★—

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

ElectricalLand 2213

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports