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

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

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