Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm
Samyang
28 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 307 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:1 |
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
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
vs
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm0.049score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 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 6 of 21 specs.
