Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Viltrox AF 24/1.8 Z 24mm
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
Viltrox AF 24/1.8 Z 24mm
The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 lens is praised for its excellent value, offering good low-light performance and sharpness at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Users appreciate its compact size and bright aperture, though some note slower autofocus, corner softness, and chromatic aberration. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly option for casual and event photography.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good low-light performance
- Compact and lightweight
- Bright f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp center image
Cons
- Slow autofocus in some situations
- Corner softness and coma
- Purple fringing/chromatic aberration
- Cheap-feeling lens cap and hood
- Vignetting
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Viltrox AF 24/1.8 Z 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | HD Nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM+Lead Screw Stepper Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:10 |
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
Viltrox AF 24/1.8 Z 24mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.