Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
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
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
The Voigtländer 28mm f/1.5 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback. Users praise its exceptional build quality, smooth manual focus, and compact metal design, with many noting it pairs well with Nikon Z cameras. However, several reviewers report optical issues like softness at wide apertures, purple fringing, and axial chromatic aberrations even at smaller stops, leading some to question if they received a bad copy. Overall, it is seen as a lens with character that excels in certain conditions but may not satisfy those seeking perfect optical correction.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Compact metal design
- Sharp when stopped down
- Great for night photography
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Purple fringing wide open
- Axial chromatic aberrations at all stops
- Inaccurate distance scale
- Possible sample variation
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.