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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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon
85 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

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Scores

Professional
Nikon
89
Canon
71
Portrait
Nikon
88
Canon
78
Street
Nikon
82
Canon
87
Budget
Nikon
84
Canon
87
Travel
Nikon
70
Canon
86
Macro
Nikon
84
Canon
77
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Canon
76
Landscape
Nikon
78
Canon
76
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
72
Canon
69

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mmCanon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm200 mm
Elements1316
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements3★2
CoatingMulti-CoatedSuper Spectra coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★6
Build
MountNikon ZCanon EF-S
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.45 kg0.11 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★DC Micro Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★457 mm
Max Magnification1:5.26★—

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

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile

Pricing

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is $472 cheaper (1.8x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.086score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.147score per dollar

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS offers 1.7x better value for money

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm Better at:

MacroPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravel

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