Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Tamron
63 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:3.1 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.