Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm
Lensbaby
43 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 51 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:2 |
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
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
