Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
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
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, color reproduction, and value for money, especially on a budget. Users praise its compact size, metal mount, and low-light performance, though some note the autofocus is noisy and slow compared to USM lenses. A few isolated complaints mention build quality feeling plasticky or the lens not working at all, but the majority find it a reliable workhorse for both crop sensor and full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and color
- Compact and lightweight design
- Metal mount for durability
- Great low-light performance
- Good value for budget buyers
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus compared to USM
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks image stabilization
- Large manual focus ring angle
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
