Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
Laowa
29 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | T22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | T2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 480 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
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm0.006score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 15.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
