The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is a 12–28 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Nikon Z mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
12–28 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Nikon Z
Designed for
1.53× crop
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (1.5×) | 99.4° – 53.6° | 18–43 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 96.8° – 51.6° | 19–45 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 84.1° – 42.2° | 24–56 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mm | 1.3 m | 0.9 m | 0.7 m | 0.5 m |
| 28 mm | 7.2 m | 5.0 m | 3.7 m | 2.5 m |
Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (24 MP) | 20.0 s @ f/3.5 | 27.2 s |
Cameras that fit (16)
- Nikon Z 52020
- Nikon Z5II2025
- Nikon Z5IIC
- Nikon Z 62018
- Nikon Z 6II2020
- Nikon Z6III2024
- Nikon Z 72018
- Nikon Z 7II2020
- Nikon Z 82023
- Nikon Z 92021
- Nikon Z f2023
- Nikon ZR
- Nikon Z 302022
- Nikon Z 502019
- Nikon Z50II2024
- Nikon Z fc2021
Where to buy
B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)FAQ
What is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 18–43 mm.
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR compatible with?
It fits Nikon Z 5, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z5IIC, Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 6II and more (see the full list above).