Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
What Buyers Say
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
The Pentax HD DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, excellent color rendering, and sharpness. Users praise it as a versatile walk-around lens for APS-C cameras, noting its solid build and quick focus. A few mention slight corner softness wide open and a limited field of view for landscapes, but overall it is highly recommended for its image quality and value.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent color rendering
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slight corner softness wide open
- Limited field of view for landscapes
- Not ideal for wide-angle landscape work
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
| Pentax Limited 21410 21mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | HD coating, SP Protect coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 201 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st 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
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
