Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for travel and vlogging — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17-28mm | 28-135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 covers 17-28mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ covers 28-135mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is 17-28mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is 28-135mm f/4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 and Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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