Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs 17-28mm F2.8
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: 245 g lighter (205 g vs 450 g)
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 17-28mm F2.8 does not
- You want a compact lens: 63.5 mm vs 101 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2022
Pick the 17-28mm F2.8 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
10 differences| DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | 17-28mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
12-28mm
|
17-28mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
205 g
lighter
|
450 g
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
shorter
|
101 mm
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
slimmer
|
75 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2023
|
2022
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, filter thread, min focus distance. Show all
- Brand
- Nikon both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.19 m both
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