Sigma EX DG 200205 12-24mm
Sigma
51 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX DG 200205 12-24mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
82 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is widely praised for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and compact, lightweight design, making it a favorite for event, wedding, real estate, and travel photography. Users appreciate the constant f/2.8 aperture for low light and the internal zoom that keeps gimbals balanced. A few negative reviews mention resolution issues, excessive contrast, or that it's a rebranded Tamron, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value.
Pros
- Sharp and crisp images
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Internal zoom for gimbal balance
Cons
- Resolution issues in some copies
- Excessive contrast in images
- Rebranded Tamron design
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- Made in China
Image quality 18
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 10
Value for money 7
Size and weight 9
Gimbal compatibility 5
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma EX DG 200205 12-24mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi Coating | antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 279 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.19x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX DG 200205 12-24mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.