Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
86 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic
83 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

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

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

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Scores

Macro
Nikon
84
Panasonic
94
Professional
Nikon
89
Panasonic
73
Portrait
Nikon
87
Panasonic
79
Budget
Nikon
83
Panasonic
87
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Panasonic
84
Street
Nikon
83
Panasonic
76
Landscape
Nikon
81
Panasonic
76
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Panasonic
72
Travel
Nikon
70
Panasonic
66

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmPanasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm14 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm140 mm
Elements1316
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements34★
ED Elements3★2
CoatingMulti-Coatedmulti-coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.84.0-5.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.45 kg★—
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motorinner focus direct-drive linear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm62 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.26★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (35th percentile)

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

StreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessional

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Better at:

MacroBudgetVideo Cinema