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

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

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm

Canon
75 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

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm

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Scores

Landscape
Nikon
82
Canon
90
Professional
Nikon
89
Canon
78
Portrait
Nikon
87
Canon
52
Macro
Nikon
84
Canon
82
Budget
Nikon
84
Canon
72
Street
Nikon
83
Canon
65
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Canon
81
Travel
Nikon
70
Canon
73
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Canon
73

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmCanon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm28 mm
Elements1316
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements34★
CoatingMulti-CoatedSuper Spectra Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.45 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:3.85

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

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong macro (76th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm0.003score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm offers 1.3x better value for money

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

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitProfessional

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm Better at:

TravelLandscape

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