Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-28mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon Z mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (18–42mm equiv.)
- 16 Nikon Z cameras
- Focal
- 12–28mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- Weight
- 205g
- Filter
- 67mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m
What 12-28mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 18–42mm
- 54.5–100.5° 46.4–90° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm (and 28mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorNikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 205 g
- Length
- 63.5 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR?
At 12-28mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR?
It zooms across 12-28mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-28mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18–42mm on full frame, with a 46.4–90° horizontal and 54.5–100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z5 II and 11 more.
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