Sirui 56AS12E-W
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
What Buyers Say
Sirui 56AS12E-W
This lens is praised for its affordability and quality, especially for portrait and interview photography. Users love the bokeh, color rendering, and dreamy look at f/2.2, though autofocus is slower than some other lenses and video mode has a minor reset issue. It is an APS-C lens, so full-frame users need to use Super 35 mode.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Great bokeh
- Good autofocus
- Beautiful color rendering
- Dreamy look at f/2.2
Cons
- Slower autofocus than 75mm
- Video mode reset issue
- APS-C only, not full frame
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
| Sirui 56AS12E-W | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Nano coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Sirui 56AS12E-W
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- 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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sirui 56AS12E-W offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
