There are few doubts in thoughts in regards to the origins of the brand new Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 lens. In just about each single manner, this tells me that Nikon is constant a pattern, and that’s a very good factor. Beforehand, the web made robust claims that they rebadged a Tamron zoom for his or her Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 lens. And in virtually each single manner, this new Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 appears to be a rebadged model of considered one of our favourite wide-angle zoom lenses. It’s past me why Nikon refused to only let Tamron make the lens underneath their very own identify. However Nikon admittedly did a couple of issues to enhance the lens for his or her system.
In a gathering and tour of the Queens, NY space with our Nikon reps, we acquired to play with the brand new Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 for a couple of hours. Nikon didn’t do something to the coatings on the lens, however they declare to have reworked among the motor mechanisms, added a brand new housing, and altered up the weather-resistance. For the document, Tamron’s climate resistance is impeccable. And once we first known as within the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8, we ran it underneath pouring rain and it survived.
So how does it carry out on the Nikon z6 II?
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Tech Specs
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Product Title |
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 |
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Mount Kind |
Nikon Z mount |
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Focal Size Vary |
17-28 |
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Zoom Ratio |
1.6 |
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Focal Size |
17-28 |
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Most Aperture |
2.8 |
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Minimal Aperture |
22 |
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Format |
FX |
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Most Angle of View (DX-format) |
DX format: 79°-53° |
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Most Angle of View (FX-format) |
FX format: 104°-75° |
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Most Copy Ratio |
0.19× (at 17 mm zoom place) 0.17× (at 28 mm zoom place) |
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Lens Components |
13 |
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Lens Teams |
11 |
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Appropriate Format(s) |
DX/FX |
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VR (Vibration Discount) Picture Stabilization |
no |
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Diaphragm Blades |
9 |
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ED Glass Components |
2 |
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Tremendous ED Glass Components |
1 |
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Aspherical Components |
3 |
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Autofocus |
sure |
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AF Actuator |
STM |
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Inner Focusing |
sure |
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Minimal Focus Distance |
0.63 ft (0.19m) at 17mm zoom place, measured from focal aircraft 0.76 ft (0.23m) at 20mm zoom place, measured from focal aircraft 0.86 ft (0.26m) at 24mm zoom place, measured from focal aircraft 0.86 ft (0.26m) at 28mm zoom place, measured from focal aircraft |
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Shut Vary Correction |
n/a |
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Focus Mode |
(Auto, Handbook) no swap |
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Rear Focusing |
n/a |
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De-Focus Management |
n/a |
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G-type |
n/a |
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E-type |
sure |
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Filter Measurement |
67mm (P=0.75mm) |
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Accepts Filter Kind |
screw on |
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Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Size) |
Approx. 3 in. x 4 in. (75mm x 101mm) |
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Approx. Weight |
Approx. (15.9 oz) 450 g |
Ergonomics
Right here’s a have a look at the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8. Truthfully, you wouldn’t look twice at it; it seems to be only a regular Nikon Z zoom lens of some type. It form of appears to be like like a main lens till you notice there’s a focusing ring in direction of the again. What makes it appear extra like a main lens is the interior zooming mechanism.
The again ring is a little more finely textured and may be set to do different issues by way of the digital camera.
As it’s also possible to inform, the lens doesn’t have every other exterior controls on it. So something you do moreover zooming should be accomplished by way of the digital camera.
It additionally boasts a 67mm filter thread, which suggests it’s a medium sized lens.
Construct High quality
The brand new Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 has climate resistance constructed into it. Once we went out to play with this lens, it wasn’t raining, it was simply actually sizzling out. However the lens didn’t appear to overheat in any respect and it continued to operate completely nice.
Within the hand, the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 feels extra flush than the Sony equal. A part of that is due to the design of the Nikon Z mount. Sony lenses are typically very slim in direction of the mount. However actually each different mount doesn’t do that. So, whereas the Sony variant looks like a blunted crayon, the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 feels cylindrical. That interprets to an arguably higher really feel within the hand.
Ease of Use
Slap the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 onto a digital camera, level, focus, and shoot. Utilizing this lens is actually that straightforward. There isn’t an entire lot to it, both. We expect model new photographers, passionate hobbyists, {and professional} photographers can have no points utilizing this lens.
Focusing
It’s fairly tough to misfocus a wide-angle lens. The Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 nailed focus each single time utilizing the Nikon z6 II. I’m genuinely excited to see the way it will carry out in low mild and some different conditions. We additionally took off the publicity preview setting whereas testing, as that offers lenses their finest focusing efficiency. My intestine additionally tells me this received’t have any points with focusing, however we’ll need to see.
Picture High quality
Listed below are some pattern photos. Granted, Nikon emphasised that it is a pre-production model of the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 and that the ultimate picture high quality might be proven in our remaining overview.
First Impressions
Up to now, I’m neither underwhelmed or blown away by the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8. I like the truth that Nikon is beginning to notice the advantage of third events like Tamron. However I feel they shouldn’t be rebadging older lenses and slapping a premium price ticket on them. This lens is coming in at round $1,200 whereas the Sony variant is priced round $899. I nonetheless don’t perceive why it’s a lot costlier. If value isn’t a priority, I’d get this over their bigger and heavier 14-24mm f2.8 lens.
We’re ready for an official overview unit, so keep tuned.
