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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Focal length
12–28 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
205 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm
Length
63.5 mm
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At a Glance

The DX 12-28 mm for Nikon Z is a standard zoom for APS-C that corresponds to 18-42 mm in full frame terms. At 205 g it is compact, the zoom is internal and motorized, and an optical stabilizer is built in. The aperture is f/3.5-5.6 and the minimum focus distance is 19 cm. It is meant for everyday shooting, travel and video.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Video

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
12
Groups
11
Weight
205 g (0.45 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
63.5 mm (2.5 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)
Released
May 2023

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR fit?

The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 18-42 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VRVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CFNikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 SNikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S
Focal length12-28 mm12-24 mm14-30 mm14-24 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/5.6f/4f/2.8
Weight205 g575 g485 g650 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm82 mm112 mm
Min. focus distance19 cm15 cm28 cm28 cm
Length63.5 mm80 mm85 mm124.5 mm
Autofocusyesnoyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR: FAQ

Does the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR have autofocus?

Yes, the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR has autofocus.

Does the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR weigh?

The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR weighs 205 g. It is 63.5 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR use?

The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR a full-frame lens?

No, the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-42 mm in full-frame terms.

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