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

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

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG

Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG

Sigma
74 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

Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG

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Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
Sigma
78
Portrait
Nikon
88
Sigma
80
Budget
Nikon
84
Sigma
76
Macro
Nikon
84
Sigma
78
Street
Nikon
82
Sigma
66
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Sigma
70
Landscape
Nikon
78
Sigma
70
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Sigma
60
Travel
Nikon
70
Sigma
70

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmSigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min17 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm200 mm
Elements1318
Groups1114
Aspherical Elements34★
ED Elements34★
CoatingMulti-Coatedwater and oil-repellent coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.99 kg
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:2

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 (86th percentile)86th %ile

Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG

  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports