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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs 14-24mm F2.8 S

Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 445 g lighter (205 g vs 650 g)
  • You want a wider view: 12mm vs 14mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 28mm vs 24mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 14-24mm F2.8 S does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m

Pick the 14-24mm F2.8 S if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You shoot full frame: the DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR and the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S
DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR 14-24mm F2.8 S
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
12-28mm
14-24mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
205 g lighter
650 g
Length
63.5 mm shorter
124.5 mm
Diameter
72 mm slimmer
88.5 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
112 mm
Min focus distance
0.19 m closer
0.28 m
Max magnification
0.21× larger
0.13×
Optical design
12 elements / 11 groups
16 elements / 11 groups
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2023
2020
3 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type. Show all
Brand
Nikon both
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Wide Zoom both

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