TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
The TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye Lens for Nikon Z mount receives mixed feedback. Users praise its sharpness, solid build quality, and fun fisheye effect, especially for creative photography like 360 virtual tours and skate shots. However, significant issues include a poorly designed lens cap that falls off easily, focus scale inaccuracies on some units, and the discontinued ND filter accessory. The lens is best suited for APS-C cameras, as full-frame users will experience vignetting.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build quality
- Fun fisheye effect
- Good value for price
- Easy manual focus
Cons
- Poor lens cap design falls off
- Focus scale inaccuracies on some units
- No ND filter included anymore
- Vignetting on full-frame cameras
- No filter thread for standard filters
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
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
| TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 125 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
