Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

Panasonic
33 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

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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

Scores

Professional
Panasonic
34
Nikon
89
Budget
Panasonic
42
Nikon
85
Street
Panasonic
38
Nikon
84
Macro
Panasonic
13
Nikon
84
Portrait
Panasonic
46
Nikon
84
Video Cinema
Panasonic
39
Nikon
82
Landscape
Panasonic
24
Nikon
79
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
32
Nikon
73
Travel
Panasonic
30
Nikon
70

Specifications

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 AsphericalNikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Optics
Type—zoom
Focal Length Min45 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max175 mm28 mm
Elements—13
Groups—11
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements—3★
Coating—Multi-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
Min Aperture—f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
Mount—Nikon Z
Format—full-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight—0.45 kg★
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—Stepping Motor★
Stabilization—✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance—190 mm★
Max Magnification—1:5.26★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

  • Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)

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

Verdict

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

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

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports