Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Review
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The Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a mid-range full-frame lens with good sharpness and a bright aperture. It has a nice lightweight build quality and is overall recommended for the price.
The bright aperture of f/2.8 is a standout feature of this lens. Although it may not be up to the standard of Nikon's more expensive options, the lightweight build quality is perfectly fine. The most disappointing aspect is the narrow zoom range, but overall it is a good lens for the money and comes recommended.
Pros
- Very good sharpness
- Bright aperture of f/2.8
- Nice lightweight build quality
Cons
- Narrow zoom range
- Soft corners at wider apertures
- Vignetting at 17mm
The lens features good contrast and sharpness, but the corners show some softness at wider apertures.
The Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a mid-range full-frame lens that is surprisingly good for its price. It offers very good sharpness and has no nasty optical surprises. The bright aperture of f/2.8 is a standout feature of this lens. Although it may not be up to the standard of Nikon's more expensive options, the lightweight build quality is perfectly fine. The most disappointing aspect is the narrow zoom range, but overall it is a good lens for the money and comes recommended. The lens features good contrast and sharpness, but the corners show some softness at wider apertures. Vignetting is present, especially at 17mm, and close-up image quality is soft at f/2.8. The lens also exhibits some level of chromatic aberration, but has a fairly good performance against bright light. In conclusion, while not the best ultra wide-angle zoom lens in the world, the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is certainly a good option for the price.
In conclusion, while not the best ultra wide-angle zoom lens in the world, the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is certainly a good option for the price.
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Christopher Frost
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