AstrHori 10mm f/8 II 10mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II 10mm
This lens is praised for its compact size and solid build quality, offering a fun and unique experience at a very low price. Users note it works well on APS-C and even produces a creative fisheye effect on full-frame cameras, though they caution it's fixed at F/8. The included UV filter and compatibility with various mounts are appreciated, though some confusion exists around filter thread sizes.
Pros
- compact size
- solid build quality
- fun creative fisheye effect on full-frame
- very low price
- includes UV filter
Cons
- fixed aperture at F/8
- confusion about filter thread size
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
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 10mm f/8 II 10mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 13 |
| Groups | 4 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II 10mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II 10mm offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
