Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
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
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
Reviews are deeply split on this manual-aperture lens. Several buyers praise its character, color, and value for the price, while others report blurry images and note that it lacks sharpness compared to Fuji lenses. The listing's failure to clearly state manual aperture frustrates some users. Overall, it is a niche, budget-friendly lens that appeals to patient photographers in mild weather.
Pros
- Great color and character
- Good value for the price
- Compact and lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Manual aperture only
- Poor sharpness
- Not good in cold weather
- Misleading listing info
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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)
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
