Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 12-24mm
Canon
36 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 12-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 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
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 12-24mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 12-24mm0.041score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
