Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Sirui IronStar Series 35 35mm
Sirui
42 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sirui IronStar Series 35 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Neutral Flare |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.9 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 92 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:23.26 |
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
Sirui IronStar Series 35 35mm
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
vs
Sirui IronStar Series 35 35mm0.011score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 5.6x 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.
