Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 55mm
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 250 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
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 55mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 55mm0.188score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 55mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
