Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO II Optical Zoom
Panasonic
79 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO II Optical Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26 | 1:4 |
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
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO II Optical Zoom
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO II Optical Zoom0.145score per dollar
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO II Optical Zoom offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
