Canon 420-800mm
Canon
46 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon 420-800mm
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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
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Canon 420-800mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | Super HD Multi-Coated | antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.19x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon 420-800mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Canon 420-800mm0.657score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.074score per dollar
Canon 420-800mm offers 8.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
