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NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs

Tamron

17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

Nikon Z Mount

17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD — 17–28mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Dec 2022

17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is 3.1 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

LandscapeSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 3 categories·17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD wins 2 categories
  • B17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD has lower Weight (430 g vs 1600 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • B17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD has lower Length (110 mm vs 274 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Focal Length58 mm17-28 mm
Max Aperturef/0.95f/2.8
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1600 g430 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Portrait
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

  • Weight

    430 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

  • Length

    110 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Focal length (Min)
58 mm
17 mm
Focal length (Max)
58 mm
28 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
14
16
Groups
11
12
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Weight
1600 g
430 g−1,170 g less
Length
274 mm
110 mm−164 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−5 mm less
86 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.