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

Designed for video. Ideal for photos.
Widen your field of vision and focus on your creative style with this ultra-wide-angle and ultra-compact motorized zoom lens! Create inspirational vlogs, and shoot crisp shorts and snapshots exactly the way you want.

12-28mm dynamic focal range
You can easily capture the whole scene or fit yourself into the frame with this versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Go for panoramic views that will make your viewers feel like they're there, or create a sense of space when shooting in tight indoor locations. For unusual perspectives or more detail, a minimum focusing distance of just 0.19m delivers razor-sharp results when you get closer.

It's all in the motorized zoom
The motorized zoom function lets you zoom in smoothly and seamlessly without touching the lens. This feature is ideal if you shoot your own vlogs or use a stabilizer to make videos. Zoom in or out using the customizable buttons on your Nikon Z camera body. You can also use Nikon's ML-L7 remote control or the SnapBridge app to control zoom remotely.

Creative zoom at your fingertips
Do you want to create a special atmosphere with a slow zoom, or zoom quickly to capture a person's reaction? You can switch from ultra-wide angle to wide angle smoothly over a 36-second duration. But you can also cover the same range in about half a second with a fast and powerful zoom! With 11 settings to choose from, you have precise control over the zoom speed you want to use.

Lightweight, balanced and compatible with stabilizers
When your zoom weighs only 205 g and is so well balanced, you can easily take it on board for your outings. The barrel of this compact and lightweight lens does not change size when you focus or zoom. The center of gravity does not move. You benefit from an optimal balance whatever the shooting mode: handheld or using a stabilizer.

Guaranteed stability with the VR function
If you're looking for a perfectly stable vlogging lens, this wide-angle motorized zoom lens is for you. With in-lens Vibration Reduction for up to 4.5 shutter speeds1, shoot photos, movies and even handheld panorama shots while walking and talking. The Normal and Sport VR modes of your Nikon Z camera are optimized for static or active subjects.

Silent adjustment ring
The customizable silent adjustment ring is ideal for shooting videos. You can use it to create smooth opening transitions or change sensitivity while you're shooting, while being sure to record no operating noise. The knurled ring is also very easy to handle and adjust.

Technical characteristics
Kind
Nikon Z mount
Format
DX
focal length
12–28mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5 to 5.6
Minimum opening
f/16 to 25
Optical construction
12 lens elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED glass lens and 1 aspherical lens)
Angle of view
DX format: 99° to 53°
Focus system
Internal focusing system
Minimum focus distance (from focal plane)
0.19m at all focal lengths
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.21×
Image stabilization with VR Vibration Reduction
Yes
Vibration reduction
Moving Lenses Using Voice Coil Motors (VCM)
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (circular diaphragm)
Aperture Range
12mm focal length: f/3.5 to 16
28mm focal length: f/5.6 to 25
* The value displayed at minimum aperture may vary depending on the exposure increment selected on the camera.
Mounting diameter for filter
67mm (P=0.75mm)
Dimensions (maximum diameter × distance between the end of the lens and the support plane of the lens mount of the camera)
Approx. 72 × 63.5mm
Weight
About 205g
auto-focus
Yes
Internal focus
Yes
Focus
Automatic, manual
Supplied accessories
Front lens cap LC-67B, rear lens cap LF-N1