Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 vs Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR.
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Product |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Name | Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 | Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 | Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2022-09-20 | 2023-04-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 19 cm | 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,19 | 0,21 |
Aperture |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 12 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Focal Length | 17-28 mm | 12-28 mm |
| Zoom Range | 11 mm | 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 Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 101 mm | 64 mm |
| Weight | 450 gr | 205 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-107 | HB-112 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
