Samyang SYIO12AF-E
Samyang
53 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Samyang SYIO12AF-E | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:11.11 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Samyang SYIO12AF-E
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Samyang SYIO12AF-E0.124score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.060score per dollar
Samyang SYIO12AF-E offers 2.1x 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.
