Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR and Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Name Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20069
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Release Year 2023 2017
Release Date 2023-04-18 2017-05-31
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1796 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,17
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 12 mm
F5,6 at 28 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical + 2 ED element, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Focal Length 12-28 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range 16 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 72 mm 83 mm
Length 64 mm 101 mm
Weight 205 gr 645 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4 E ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-112 HB-83
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A