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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length17–28 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated Coating–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic apertureNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
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 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19× at 17 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be usedNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus, clickless control-ring operation and smooth aperture adjustment. Overall barrel length stays fixed while zoomingSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm74.5 mm
Length101 mm86.5 mm
Weight450 g420 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 displaySeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens lengthInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection and antifouling front coating; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedHB-115 included
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-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022Nikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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