Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) vs Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) and Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR.

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Product
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Name Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20110
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Release Year 2021 2023
Release Date 2021-07-29 2023-04-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 307 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Lens Type
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
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 28mm F2.8 (SE)
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 0,2 0,21
Aperture
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
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 7 7
Optics
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
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 Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Length 43 mm 64 mm
Weight 160 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 (SE)
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A