Name: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: NKZ1228
Price: 306.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

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

Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6

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Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 

Explore the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens for stunning image quality & versatile zoom. Fast autofocus & Vibration Reduction. Shop now!

The power of zoom.Versatile ultra-wide-angle power zoom.Create beautiful immersive content with the widest APS-C size/DX format zoom lens for Z series cameras. Record sharp, image-stabilized video from arm's length. Remotely zoom in and out to get exactly the right shot, even when you're in front of the camera. Small, lightweight, virtually silent and so versatile, the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is sure to become an essential part of your kit.&#149; 12-28mm - Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom&#149; 205g - Lightweight&#149; VR - Image Stabilization (4.5 stops)&#149; Z Mount - APS-C Size/DX FormatAn essential lens for creators.12mm Immersive. Dramatic.Creative wide views. Great for gimbals, tabletop vlogging, handheld shooting, tight spaces, landscapes and group shots28mm Versatile. All-purpose.More Natural views. Great for zooming in, food shots, everyday shooting, street photography and even portraitsPower Zoom: Zoom with precision and consistency.Add a high-end touch to your videos with smooth power-assisted zoom transitions. Select from 11 speeds-from slow and subtle to nearly instantaneous.Smooth.Fluidly starts and stops zooming with no jumpiness.Stable.Zooms at your selected speed through the entire sequence.Silent.All zooming occurs internally with a linear drive.VR image stabilization keeps shots steady.4.5 stops of built-in optical VR (Vibration Reduction) counteracts shakiness for steadier videos, sharper photos and better low-light performance.Close focusing.Get as close as 11 inches from the lens and capture the fine details of jewelry, food, crafts, makeup-whatever you hold up to the camera.Lightweight. Compact. Easy to carry-everywhere.Pairs beautifully with lightweight APS-C size/DX-format cameras like Z 30, Z 50 and Z fc.Ideal for gimbals and handheld grips.The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR's small form factor and wide-angle view are optimal for handheld vlogging and gimbal use.Built for everyday use.Designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant performance with a sealing that prevents dust and water droplets from entering the lens.TechnologyInternal Zoom MechanismWith the internal zoom mechanism, the total length of the lens barrel is fixed. This keeps the lens' center of gravity almost constant even during zooming.Power ZoomThe power zoom has been designed in pursuit of light and responsive operational feel. This function achieves smooth zooming at a constant speed and various options for zoom operation including via remote-control capabilities. That ensures comfortable photo shooting and video recording.Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.Vibration ReductionA Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) GlassAn optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.IF LensA NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.Electromagnetic Diaphragm MechanismAn electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.

The use case that prompted this purchase was the desire for the depth of field from a short focal length for close-ups of flowers when a tripod was inappropriate. I was pleased, but look at the photos and you be the judge. My only quibble is no digital readout of focal length, no problem that into is included in the photo's meta-data.  Only drawback, now I want a full frame zoom of similar focal length for my Nikon Zf. Included photos were shot at 12 mm and f/4 at or near minimum focus distance.

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Great Lens

Very happy with this lens, first picture came out pretty good for guessing the settings.

Worth it!

Good for video, but not really a big help for photography.

Nikor Z DX 12-28 PZ VR lens

I've only had the lens a few hours, so I still need to put it through its paces.  I did have some initial thoughts I'd like to share for those considering purchasing this.

What I like: small size, light weight, internal zoom, ultra-wide to normal focal range
What I don't like: plastic mount (I knew it had this type of mount)

I am pleasantly surprised by the "power zoom".  I was afraid it might zoom very clumsily, but it does so quickly, smoothly, and quietly.  Apparently you can slow down the zoom speed for slower video transitions.  I'm using it for still photography, though, so I'll keep this setting as is.  This lens feels like a normal (non-power),  internal zoom.  Nikon did a great job with this lens!

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

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