Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
What Buyers Say
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
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 EF lens is widely praised for its incredible value and decent image quality, especially for the price. Many users find it a great budget option for photography and filmmaking, though some report autofocus issues and a cheap build quality. Overall, it's a solid choice for those on a tight budget who don't need professional-grade performance.
Pros
- Incredible value for money
- Decent image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Great for budget filmmaking
- Good for small spaces
Cons
- Autofocus issues
- Cheap build quality
- Not very sharp
- Potential aperture failure
- Slow autofocus in low light
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | DSM digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
