The Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 ($1,199.95) wide-angle zoom offers broad appeal for landscapes, architecture, and vlogging. It's light enough to throw in a backpack without worry, features a high degree of weather protection, has a bright maximum aperture for soft backgrounds and sharp results in low light, and handles flare quite well. But its limited zoom range and inconsistent manual focus experience ultimately lead us to recommend the Z 14-30mm F4 S ($1,349.99) more strongly. That lens covers an even more versatile focal range, so it remains our Editors' Choice winner for wide Z-mount zooms.A Midsize Zoom With Wide Views As far as zoom lenses go, the Z 17-28mm F2.8 is average-sized. By the numbers, it measures 4.0 by 3.0 inches (HD), supports 67mm front filters, and weighs 15.9 ounces. The lens uses an internal zoom design, a plus for gimbal operations. By contrast, the Z 14-30mm (3.4 by 3.5 inches, 1.1 pounds) requires larger 82mm front filters and has retractable optics: It ...
The Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens captures wide views, takes pleasing photos in dim light, and proves durable enough for outdoor work.