Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
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
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
The Fuji GF 120mm f4 macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional sharpness and versatility for both macro and portrait photography. Reviewers highlight the lens's tack-sharp performance even wide open, beautiful bokeh, and effective image stabilization, though they note its weight and recommend using a tripod for extended shoots. A Q&A confirms that while a dedicated teleconverter is planned by Fujifilm, it is not yet available for this lens system.
Pros
- tack sharp even wide open
- excellent bokeh for portraits
- effective image stabilization
- versatile for macro and portrait
- great ergonomics
Cons
- heavy lens
- tripod recommended for long shoots
- teleconverter not yet available
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 120 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/120 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | G |
| Format | full-frame★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | LM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.5x |
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
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 17.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
