Nikon Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6

Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Z-Mount DX Cameras

Overview

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount DX-format cameras. This lens offers a versatile zoom range, making it perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, architecture, interiors, and dynamic travel scenes. With its compact design and advanced features, it provides excellent performance for both still photography and video recording.

Key Features

Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Range

• 12-28mm Focal Length: Covers an expansive field of view, ideal for wide landscapes, architectural shots, and tight interior spaces.
• Variable Aperture f/3.5-5.6: Balances performance and portability, providing sufficient light for most shooting conditions while keeping the lens compact.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features multiple ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast across the frame.
• Super Integrated Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and color fidelity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Vibration Reduction

• Vibration Reduction (VR): Provides up to 4.5 stops of shake correction, enabling sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.

Smooth and Quiet Autofocus

• Stepping Motor (STM): Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
• Mount Type: Nikon Z mount (DX-format)
• Focal Length: 12-28mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/16-25
• Lens Elements/Groups: 12 elements in 11 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19 m (0.62 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.21x
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 72 x 89 mm (2.8 x 3.5 in)
• Weight: 205 g (0.45 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: Weighing only 205 grams, this lens is easy to carry and handle, making it a great choice for travel and everyday photography.
• Compact Size: Despite its wide-angle capabilities, the lens is designed to be compact and lightweight, enhancing portability.

Professional Build Quality

• Durable Construction: Robust build quality ensures reliability in various shooting environments.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction protects the lens from the elements, making it suitable for outdoor photography.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing wide-angle landscapes, architectural details, interior spaces, and dynamic travel scenes.
• Excellent for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the ultra-wide zoom range and Vibration Reduction, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.