Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
Samyang
56 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 21 |
| Groups | 11 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 6★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 16-22★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:5.7 |
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 AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm0.056score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
