Panasonic Full Frame 100mm

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm

Panasonic
94 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight design
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Great for low light
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Standard prime lens limitations
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Weight 3

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
100
Nikon
84
Street
Panasonic
97
Nikon
82
Professional
Panasonic
96
Nikon
89
Video Cinema
Panasonic
93
Nikon
81
Portrait
Panasonic
93
Nikon
88
Budget
Panasonic
81
Nikon
84
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
82
Nikon
72
Landscape
Panasonic
72
Nikon
78
Travel
Panasonic
77
Nikon
70

Specifications

Panasonic Full Frame 100mmNikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min100 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm28 mm
Elements1313
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements33
CoatingMulti-CoatedMulti-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountL-MountNikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.30 kg★0.45 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear Motor★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance204 mm190 mm★
Max Magnification1:11:5.26

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile

Pricing

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm is $202 cheaper (1.2x less).

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm0.111score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.086score per dollar

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm offers 1.3x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Full Frame 100mm

Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

Panasonic Full Frame 100mm Better at:

MacroStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm Better at:

BudgetLandscape

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