Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2023 2006
Release Date 2023-04-18
MSRP N/A 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Nikon Z Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 12 mm
F5,6 at 28 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 12-28 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range 16 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 72 mm 73 mm
Length 64 mm 68 mm
Weight 205 gr 400 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 67 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-112 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A