Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
NEEWER
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Low light performance 4
Size and weight 5
Versatility 5
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Professional
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Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | NEEWER LS-30 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 4 |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:1.7 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.004score per dollar
vs
NEEWER LS-30 18mm0.064score per dollar
NEEWER LS-30 18mm offers 16.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
