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

[@zoebug3256]

I shoot with the Z20/1.8S and it's an amazing lens but I'd ;ove the extra width. I hope Nikon bring out a 14/1.8 or 16/1.8 at some stage - I'll be first in line.

[@ambrosechiu2338]

i have Z20mm f/1.8, love this lens. hope Nikon will have Z16mm-35mm f/1.8 or 1.4 for full frame in the new future. Or Z24-120 f/1.8 or f/2.8.

[@00_Ryan_00]

People say those LCD displays on the Z lenses are gimicky. On the 14-24 Z lens, I use it every outing to get perfect infinite focus. I spent a few hours at my house finding the exact spot I need to be for pinpoint stars. The last 3 years i go out shooting, I always set to that point on the LCD and never have issues with focus.

[@RPIBenvolio]

Hey! This is an awesome tip. I don't own any of the Z lenses with the LCD screens - can you explain how you use yours to get easy perfect focus? I'm looking at the 14-24mm as I want wider than 20mm or 17mm for aurora photos. Thanks a ton!

[@KibbitUpIt]

Thanks for the review!

[@616universe3]

Please do something about the echo on your mic 🎤 settings.

[@jakewerth9614]

Did you shoot any at 28mm? If so how did the 17-28 perform?

[@willchaneyphoto]

I did not, I typically don’t go higher than 24mm because of star trailing when I’m not using my tracker. The highest exposure you’d be able to go is around 8s at 28mm to not get trailing which I’ve found to be too short for my liking to pull out details.

[@katecrock8125]

Great review. Thanks - helped me decide to go with the cheaper one as i’m just starting out on Astro. Using a Z6ii

[@Mara-xd7bg]

What is better performer in terms of Coma (esp. in the corners)? Wasnt completely clear from samples

[@willchaneyphoto]

My opinion is they are almost identical. I couldn’t find enough of a difference to feel confident saying one was better than the other. Which I think is a testament for the value you get from the 17-28mm.

[@JethroXP]

Typo in the title where you label the 14-24mm as f/1.8 rather than f/2.8. I own the 14-24mm so at first I thought maybe Nikon released a faster version.

[@willchaneyphoto]

Dang, I can’t believe I didn’t catch that!! Thanks, it’d be awesome if it existed right!

[@abisography]

The background music.