Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm
Leica
46 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.0618055556 |
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
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.087score per dollar
vs
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm0.005score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 17.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
