Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm
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
Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm
The Meike 50mm f/0.95 lens is praised for its fast aperture and creamy bokeh, especially on cinema cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket. However, it is not designed for pixel-peeping professionals seeking ultimate sharpness. The lens is only compatible with mirrorless systems, not DSLRs like the Canon 90D. It lacks a clickless aperture ring and does not include a lens hood.
Pros
- Fast f/0.95 aperture
- Creamy bokeh
- Great for cinema cameras
Cons
- Not for professional sharpness seekers
- Only compatible with mirrorless systems
- No clickless aperture ring
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 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
Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.