Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2023 2004
Release Date 2023-04-18
MSRP N/A 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
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
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 12-28 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 16 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 72 mm 92 mm
Length 64 mm 184 mm
Weight 205 gr 1670 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-112 EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A