Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro 20mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
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
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro 20mm
The Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5X Super Macro lens is a niche product that delivers impressive magnification for extreme close-ups, but it comes with significant challenges. Users consistently note the extremely shallow depth of field, very short working distance, and need for abundant light, making it difficult to use without a tripod and focusing rail. While many praise its build quality and value for the price, several verified buyers found it nearly useless for their intended purposes, especially with 3D subjects or when using Canon RF adapters. Overall, it is a fun and rewarding lens for experienced macro photographers who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Impressive 4.5x magnification
- Solid build quality
- Great value for the price
- Sharp image with good contrast
- Fun and rewarding for experienced users
Cons
- Extremely shallow depth of field
- Very short working distance
- Requires abundant light
- Difficult to focus manually
- Not compatible with Canon RF adapters
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 4.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro 20mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro 20mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
