Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
78 Overall Score
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Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm
Sigma
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
82 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is widely praised for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and compact, lightweight design, making it a favorite for event, wedding, real estate, and travel photography. Users appreciate the constant f/2.8 aperture for low light and the internal zoom that keeps gimbals balanced. A few negative reviews mention resolution issues, excessive contrast, or that it's a rebranded Tamron, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value.
Pros
- Sharp and crisp images
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Internal zoom for gimbal balance
Cons
- Resolution issues in some copies
- Excessive contrast in images
- Rebranded Tamron design
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- Made in China
Image quality 18
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 10
Value for money 7
Size and weight 9
Gimbal compatibility 5
Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm
No customer feedback yet
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | antifouling coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 239 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm
- Strong optical (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
