Specifications
Mount: Nikon Z
Full-frame: Yes
Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups
Angle of view: 104 to 75º
Autofocus: Yes
Image stabilisation: No
Diaphragm blades: 9
Max aperture: f/2.8
Min aperture: f/22
Min focus distance: 0.19m (W) 0.26m (T)
Max magnification ratio: 0.19x Filter size: 67mm
Dimensions (L x D): 101 x 75mm
Weight: 450g
The Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 picks up the baton from its Z 28-75mm f/2.8 sibling, with a seamless handover in focal lengths. Like the preceding standard zoom, this wide-angle lens was originally developed by Tamron to suit Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Its standout feature is the fast and constant f/2.8 aperture. For shooting in low light, this can make a big difference to shutter speeds. Moreover, the 17-28mm has a shorter minimum focus distance than the other two Nikon Z-mount wide-angle zooms. It’s just 0.19m at the shortest focal length, stretching to 0.26m at the long end. What’s more, the f/2.8 aperture lets you throw the background out of focus with a tight depth of field in close-ups.
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