Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
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
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 Ultra-Macro APO lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and lightweight design, especially compared to older Canon models. However, users note limitations with its autofocus, which is slow and has a minimum distance of 1.5m, and the lack of close AF for handheld macro work. A pleasant surprise is its image circle covering GFX sensors with only minor corner softness.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and detail
- Lightweight and compact design
- 1.5:1 magnification ratio
- Surprising GFX sensor coverage
- Beautiful bokeh for macro
Cons
- Slow autofocus speed
- Minimum AF distance of 1.5m
- No close AF for handheld macro
- Manual focus needed for close range
- Tripod collar sold separately
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 180 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1.5:1★ |
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
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
