Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special EditionvsNikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition
28mm / F2.8
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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
12-28mm / F3.5-5.6
18-42mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight45g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-28mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition43mm long × 71.5mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR63.5mm long × 72mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 12mm | +16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 28mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 19cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.21× | −0.01x |
| Weight | 160g | 205g | −45g |
| Length | 43mm | 63.5mm | −20.5mm |
| Diameter | 71.5mm | 72mm | −0.5mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 67mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition relative to NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition
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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
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