NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —At launch the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $271 less ($929 vs $1,200).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 reaches 0.19× vs 0.18×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 17–28mm
- 16–30mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 450g
- 450g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 75.0 × 101.0mm
- 74.8 × 103.9mm
- Volume
- 446 cm³◆
- 457 cm³
- Density
- 1.01 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m
- 0.19m
- Max magnification
- 0.19×◆
- 0.18×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 11
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,200
- $929◆
- Sharpness
- 8.3
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.1◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.9
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8
- 9.1◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.