Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
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
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens is widely praised as an excellent value for money, offering surprisingly sharp images, silent autofocus, and a compact, lightweight build. Many users find it more than adequate for everyday photography, especially when stopped down, though it struggles in low light and exhibits softness at the wide end. A recurring complaint is significant flare and washed-out colors in bright conditions, and some feel it doesn't fully exploit the camera's sensor. Overall, it's seen as a great starter or travel lens, but not a replacement for higher-end optics.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Surprisingly sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Silent and fast autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
Cons
- Soft corners at 28mm wide end
- Significant flare in bright light
- Washed-out colors in sunlight
- Slow aperture limits low-light use
- Not sharp enough for high-res sensors
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Layered Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 22-36★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.19x |
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
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
