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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Panasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm

Panasonic
62 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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This 35mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and lightweight build, making it a versatile choice for both photo and video work. Users highlight its excellent value, especially when bundled with Lumix bodies, and its ability to produce clean images in low light. However, one verified review warns of extreme distortion when used with the Ronin 4D gimbal, which may be a dealbreaker for videographers relying on straight lines.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and quiet autofocus
  • Lightweight and compact build
  • Excellent value for money
  • Great low-light performance
Cons
  • Extreme distortion with Ronin 4D
  • Requires lens profile for raw correction
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Autofocus performance 6
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Low light performance 3
👎 Distortion issues 1

Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
Panasonic
62
Portrait
Nikon
87
Panasonic
44
Budget
Nikon
84
Panasonic
54
Macro
Nikon
84
Panasonic
70
Street
Nikon
83
Panasonic
59
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Panasonic
58
Landscape
Nikon
82
Panasonic
59
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Panasonic
49
Travel
Nikon
70
Panasonic
59

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min17 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm35 mm
Elements1311
Groups119
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements33
CoatingMulti-CoatedMulti-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg0.29 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★240 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:4.55

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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm

  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong macro (78th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S35 35mm

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Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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