Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
Tamron
70 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | BBAR Broad-Brand Anti-Reflection Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | RXD stepping motor |
| 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
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
