Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
Rokinon
35 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.087score per dollar
vs
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm0.141score per dollar
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.
