Introduction. Earlier today, Nikon announced its new Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8, a new wide-angle lens for the company's line of full-frame and APS-C Z-mount cameras. We've gone hands-on with it and shot a few samples to get a clearer picture of what Nikon's latest zoom lens has to offer. Tags: 17-28mm, gallery, hands-on, nikkor. This ultra-wide zoom lens for Nikon'z mirrorless Z-mount cameras is very quickly picking up a great reputation - let's see what it can do.Find it here (Amazo Great review as always! I decided to get 14 30 for general photography and 20 1.8 for wide angle astrophotography instead of 14-24. The 20 1.8 is exceptional as well and for daytime images f4 is enough, also 14-30 is lighter. (also 14-24 wasn’t yet released when I got the 14-30). In any case, from f/2.8 and beyond, the Z 35mm f/1.8 S takes full advantage of the Z7 / Z7 II / Z9 sensor. See our full review. 50mm f/1.8 S: Taking the center and corner into account, the Z 50mm f/1.8 S is the single sharpest lens we’ve ever tested. Yes, it’s a good fit for the Nikon Z7, Z7 II, and Z9. This 17-28mm Nikkor is f/2.8 at all zoom positions, with the minimum aperture being f/22 throughout, as well. A 9-blade diaphragm is used for apertures. Note that the zoom ratio is a modest 1.6x. Most of the f/2.8 zooms have a 2x to 3x range. Some will feel the focal range a little “tight.”. This is another early Nikon Z lens that's been somewhat eclipsed by the later NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8, but it's the same pattern as we see with the 24-70mm f/4 S. The newer 14-24mm pro lens costs twice as much as the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and has a shorter zoom range, while the 17-28mm f/2.8 costs no more but is a 4 days ago · At 450g, the Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is 35g lighter than the Z 14-30mm f/4 S, which has a 1-stop smaller maximum aperture yet a wider zoom range. It’s also 250g lighter than the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S. This makes it more attractive for anyone trying to keep weight down (as well as cost), and for those using the lens for video. Product description. Ultra-wide with a flexible-yet-exacting design, the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S from Nikon is a wide-angle zoom distinguished by its advanced optical design and bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. This fast design suits working in low-light conditions when shooting handheld and also offers improved depth of field control. HEO5.