Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE 135mm
Samyang
47 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra multicoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | Linear STM AF Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 690 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:4.2 |
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
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE 135mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.004score per dollar
vs
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE 135mm0.003score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 1.3x better value for money
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE 135mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
