Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 15mm
Zeiss
35 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.88 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:9 |
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
Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 15mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.086score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 15mm0.025score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
