Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 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
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
The Leica 28mm f/5.6 Summaron M lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, excellent build quality, and sharp image rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and smooth focusing, though some note the aperture ring placement can feel cramped. Overall, it is highly recommended for street photography and Leica M-series cameras.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image rendering
- Smooth focusing
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Aperture ring feels cramped
- Hood not included in some cases
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 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
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.