Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
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Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm

Tamron
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm

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Scores

Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Tamron
96
Professional
Nikon
89
Tamron
96
Budget
Nikon
84
Tamron
95
Portrait
Nikon
87
Tamron
93
Landscape
Nikon
82
Tamron
86
Macro
Nikon
84
Tamron
85
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Tamron
84
Street
Nikon
83
Tamron
83
Travel
Nikon
70
Tamron
75

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmTamron SP A007E 24-70mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm70 mm
Elements1317
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements33
CoatingMulti-Coateddrip-proof coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZCanon EF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.90 kg
Filter Thread67 mm82 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Ultrasonic Silent Direct
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★381 mm
Max Magnification1:5.261:5

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile

Pricing

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm is $413 cheaper (1.6x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.087score per dollar
vs
Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm0.146score per dollar

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm offers 1.7x better value for money

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm wins 3 specs while Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm wins 2.

Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm Better at:

BudgetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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