Compare lenses

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8

The Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S if you want a wider view (from 14mm equivalent). Pick the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 if you want more reach (to 28mm equivalent) and a lighter lens (450 g against 650 g).

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Maker	Nikon	Nikon
Focal length	14-24mm (zoom)	17-28mm (zoom)
Full-frame equivalent	14-24mm	17-28mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Made for	Full frame	Full frame
Mounts	Nikon Z	Nikon Z
Stabilised	no	no
Autofocus	yes	yes
Zoom range	1.7×	1.6×
Weight	650 g	450 glighter
Cameras it fits	16 in this guide	16 in this guide

Focal range, in full-frame terms

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: 14-24mm.

Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8: 17-28mm.

Aperture

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: f/2.8 wide open.

Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8: f/2.8 wide open.

Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.

Field of view

How wide each sees, at each end, on the sensor it was made for.

Cameras they fit

16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body.