Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
73 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | BBAR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:4 |
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
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD0.082score per dollar
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
