Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/3.5).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR has a better weight (130g (4.6 oz) vs 300g (10.6 oz)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 29 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR has a better length (45.5mm vs 86.5mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm12-28mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1011
Optical Groups89
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent18-42mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance29 cm15 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size67mm62mm
Diameter72mm70mm
Length86.5mm45.5mm
Weight300g (10.6 oz)130g (4.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo