Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR and Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8.
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Product |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Name | Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Release Date | 2023-04-18 | 2022-09-20 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| 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 | 0,21 | 0,19 |
Aperture |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Construction | 12 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Focal Length | 12-28 mm | 17-28 mm |
| Zoom Range | 16 mm | 11 mm |
| 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 Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Length | 64 mm | 101 mm |
| Weight | 205 gr | 450 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR |
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-112 | HB-107 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
