Introducing the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, a versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for APS-C size cameras. This innovative lens captures a wide range of perspectives, from striking ultra-wide-angle shots to standard range photography. It is especially well-suited for Vlog users seeking exceptional image quality.
The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm lens marks a milestone for Z lenses, as it is the first to feature power zoom functionality. This feature offers smooth and seamless zooming, making it ideal for both photography and video shooting. Additionally, this lens boasts a compact and lightweight design, weighing only about 205g, providing excellent portability without compromising on performance.
One standout attribute of this lens is its exceptional image quality, even at the wider end of the focal range. At 12mm (equivalent to 18mm in 35mm format), it delivers dynamic and immersive images, with high resolution and minimal distortion across the entire frame. The power zoom control enhances the overall shooting experience, ensuring comfort and ease of use for photographers.
The lens also features a power zoom ring with linear drive, allowing for quiet and seamless zoom movements. With 11 selectable zoom speeds, photographers can precisely adjust the zoom operation to meet their specific needs. Moreover, the lens incorporates image stabilization technology, providing up to 4.5 stops of compensation, resulting in sharp and steady images.
Thanks to its high-resolution capabilities from maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, this lens excels in close-up photography. Even at the widest aperture, the amount of peripheral light loss is minimal, and the lens maintains impressive resolution performance, making it highly versatile for various shooting scenarios, including both photography and video.
In addition, the internal focus and internal zoom systems ensure stable and balanced shooting, even when focusing or zooming. With one ED lens and one aspherical lens, this lens achieves outstanding optical performance. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with its superior image quality, makes it a valuable asset for photographers and videographers alike.
For Vlog enthusiasts, the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm lens offers compatibility with the Tripod Grip 3070 and Remote Control ML-L7 (sold separately). This combination enables seamless Vlog shooting, with the convenience of remote control zooming.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens is set to be released on May 19, 2023, with a suggested retail price of 53,900 yen (tax included). With 11 groups of 12 lens elements and 7 aperture blades (circular diaphragm), this lens offers exceptional optical performance. It boasts a minimum shooting distance of 0.19m throughout the zoom range and a maximum magnification of 0.21 times. The lens also features a 67mm filter diameter and compact dimensions of about φ72 × 63.5mm.
Please note that the mentioned prices are based on mass retailer prices at the time of publication.
Introducing the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C size that covers everything from ultra-wide-angle expressions that emphasize perspective to standard range shooting. This is the first Z lens with zoom power, and is a great lens for Vlog users.
Nikon Z 30 + NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
The Z lens’s first power zoom is comfortable for photography
Ultra wide angle zoom lens for APS-C size (DX format). Equivalent to 18-42mm in 35mm format. The appearance is compact while covering an ultra-wide angle range. It weighs only about 205g and has high mobility. I am also happy with the high class finish of the lens barrel.
A big feature is that power zoom has been adopted for the first time in a Nikkor Z lens. When you try to operate it, it drives very smoothly, and the rotation of the zoom ring is also smooth. The power zoom is effective for shooting video, but I was able to operate it comfortably for photography as well.
Clear image quality, even at the wide angle end, there is not much sweetness to the four corners
12mm (18mm equivalent) is capable of dynamic expressions typical of an ultra-wide angle lens. The resolution is high, and there is not much sweetness even on the four corners of the screen. The power zoom, which drives smoothly, was comfortable to handle even during photography.
Nikon Z 30 NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Aperture Priority Auto F8 1/400 sec ISO100 WB : Auto
Has a power zoom that can be operated smoothly
Power zoom ring with linear drive on the front. The zoom speed can be selected from 11 levels, realizing quiet and smooth movement. The front is the familiar control ring for Z lenses. It also has 4.5 stops of image stabilization.
High resolution from maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, good for close-up photography
High resolution power can be obtained from the maximum aperture through the entire zoom range. On the 12mm side, the amount of peripheral light is slightly reduced when the aperture is wide open, but becomes almost unnoticeable when the aperture is stopped down by one stop. The resolution performance is sweet even when shooting close-ups, making it an easy-to-use lens useful in a wide range of scenes from photography to video.
Up close with a high resolution wide open rendering
Taken at 28mm on the tele side. Equivalent to 42mm, you can enjoy snapshots with a natural atmosphere. Additionally, the shortest shooting distance is 19cm across the entire range, so it’s good for close-up individuals. I went to a wine bottle placed in front of the restaurant. I felt it had a high resolution from the maximum aperture.
Nikon Z 30 NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Aperture Priority Auto F5.6 1/640 sec ISO100 WB: Auto
Uses internal focus and internal zoom
Uses one ED lens and one aspherical lens. The internal focus and internal zoom system are adopted, and the overall length does not change even when focusing or zooming, which allows you to shoot with a stable balance.
Support Vlog shooting with grip and remote control
If you attach the Tripod Grip 3070 and Remote Control ML-L7 sold separately to the Z 30, you can easily enjoy Vlog shooting. You can also zoom with the remote control.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
release dateMay 19, 2023
Suggested retail price53,900 yen (tax included)
lens configuration11 groups of 12 pieces
Number of aperture blades7 pieces (circular diaphragm)
The shortest shooting distance0.19m (total zoom range)
Maximum magnification0.21 times
filter diameterφ67mm
Top diameter x lengthAbout φ72 × 63.5mm
qualityAbout 205g
* Reference prices are mass retailer prices at the time of publication of the article.
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