Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
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
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
The Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 manual focus lens is a favorite among astrophotographers and landscape shooters on a budget, delivering sharp images and excellent light-gathering ability for its price. Users consistently praise its value and image quality, though several note that achieving precise focus can be tricky without autofocus or focus confirmation. Minor build concerns like a loose lens mount and cheap hood are mentioned, but overall it's highly recommended for its intended use.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Great value for the price
- Fast f/2.0 aperture
- Good for astrophotography
- Lightweight build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Difficult precise focusing
- Focus confirmation not working
- Loose lens mount
- Cheap lens hood
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.