Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent value and fun, creative potential, especially for landscapes and astrophotography. Users find the learning curve short, though focusing through the viewfinder can be tricky and some report a loose fit on certain Nikon bodies. Overall, it delivers good image quality and a vast depth of field at a very low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fun creative potential
- Good image quality
- Vast depth of field
- Short learning curve
Cons
- Manual focus can be tricky
- Loose fit on some Nikon bodies
- Difficult focusing through viewfinder
- Large lens case
- Not for frequent use
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
Scores
Specifications
| Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer lens coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 9.14 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.