Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VRvsSigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
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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16mm F1.4 DC DN
16mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR suits you better
- Weight215g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-28mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 16mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR63.5mm long × 72mm diameter
- 16mm F1.4 DC DN94.3mm long × 72.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 16mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 16mm | +12mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.4 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Weight | 205g | 420g | −215g |
| Length | 63.5mm | 94.3mm | −30.8mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 72.2mm | −0.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR relative to 16mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
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16mm F1.4 DC DN
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