Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
Zeiss
41 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 7★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | ARRI PL |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | — |
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
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm0.001score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 62.0x 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.
