Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Laowa
40 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:2 |
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
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.086score per dollar
vs
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm0.101score per dollar
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm offers 1.2x 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.
