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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022March 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length17–28 mm26 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groupsEight elements in six groups
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsThree aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated Coating–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic apertureSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°FX 79°; DX 57°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 39 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum focal-plane distances 0.19 m at 17 mm, 0.23 m at 20 mm and 0.26 m at 24 and 28 mmAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusing
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19× at 17 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be usedNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus, clickless control-ring operation and smooth aperture adjustment. Overall barrel length stays fixed while zoomingCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noise
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm70 mm
Length101 mm23.5 mm
Weight450 g125 g
ControlsZoom ring and shared programmable focus/control ring; Nikon Japan describes linear manual-focus response with compatible cameras. Digital Camera World identifies aperture, ISO and exposure-compensation assignments and absence of a separate third ring, function buttons or displayProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the camera
Zoom designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens length–
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection and antifouling front coating; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 125 g
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the front
In the boxNikon Japan lists LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-107 hood and CL-C1 case; Photography Blog's review reported no case in its sampleLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022Nikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retained

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