Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Laowa
74 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 65 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 65 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | apochromatic (APO) design |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 2:1★ |
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
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm0.185score per dollar
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
