NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8vs A6100
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021)
Starting from £239 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021): The most affordable way into Z-mount primes — surprisingly sharp and compact, perfect as a first prime for crop-sensor Nikon Z shooters.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The nikkor z 28mm f/2.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £239 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body VR) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70mm diameter × 43.5mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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