Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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
Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.086score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.618score per dollar
Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers 7.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
