Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Desiontal 420-800mm
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
Desiontal 420-800mm
This 420-800mm manual telephoto zoom lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for astrophotography and long-distance shots, noting good build quality and lightweight design. However, some report issues with color accuracy at long range, difficulty focusing, and one case of incompatibility. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option for amateur photographers willing to work manually.
Pros
- Budget-friendly for astrophotography
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good build quality
- Versatile 420-800mm range
- Effective for moon and stars
Cons
- Color accuracy issues at long distances
- Difficult to focus manually
- Heavy for some users
- Incompatibility with some cameras
- Requires tripod and remote shutter
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Desiontal 420-800mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 8.3-16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 800 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
Desiontal 420-800mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.