Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D vs Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D and Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR.

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Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Name Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 28mm F2.8 D Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Release Year 1994 2023
Release Date 2023-04-18
MSRP 289 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Construction 6 elements  /  6 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Focal Length 28 mm 12-28 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
16 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 65 mm 72 mm
Length 44 mm 64 mm
Weight 205 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-2 HB-112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A