Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.21x |
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 L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.090score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM0.143score per dollar
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
