Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans
89 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

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
7Artisans
65
Portrait
Nikon
88
7Artisans
88
Macro
Nikon
84
7Artisans
87
Budget
Nikon
84
7Artisans
75
Street
Nikon
82
7Artisans
77
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
7Artisans
74
Landscape
Nikon
78
7Artisans
51
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
7Artisans
61
Travel
Nikon
70
7Artisans
50

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min17 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm35 mm
Elements1311
Groups118
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements3★1
CoatingMulti-Coated—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades911★
Build
MountNikon ZNikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.45 kg0.43 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm35 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.26★—

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 (86th percentile)86th %ile

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

No current pricing available

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm wins 5 specs while 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm wins 5.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm Better at:

Macro

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