Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Laowa VE5028MFT 50mm
Laowa
63 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa VE5028MFT 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 135 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Laowa VE5028MFT 50mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Laowa VE5028MFT 50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
