Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR if
- You need more reach: 28mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 12mm at the wide end
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Focal length |
12-28mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Weight |
205 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
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