Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Lens for Nikon Z · Announced April 2023
Official site on nikonusa.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
- Standard
Typically A$554–A$600 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$598.85
at eBay.com.au3% above its 30-day average
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- Used, typically
- A$499
- Zoom range: 12–28mm, 18–42mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/3.5–5.6, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: STM
- Weight: 205 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.21×, Focuses to 0.19 m
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR overview
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is a 12–28mm f/3.5–5.6 zoom for APS-C cameras on Nikon Z, announced by Nikon in April 2023. 4 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors as well as travel.
New, it sells for A$598.85 to A$619 at the 2 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$554 to A$600 new.
Where to buy the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR in Australia
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Ted's Cameras
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$599.95
Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$619
Ted's Cameras
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$399.95
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$526.54
More used Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.
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Things to know
- 12–28mm zoom, f/3.5–5.6 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 18–42mm equivalent.
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Autofocus (STM motor); optical stabilisation.
- 205 g; 72 × 63.5 mm; 67mm filters; internal zoom (doesn't extend).
- Focuses down to 0.19 m, up to 0.21× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$499 in Australia (asking prices over 11 days).
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (18mm-equivalent wide end)
- Travel (205 g)
From the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 18% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $336.95≈ A$490 | $249.99≈ A$364 |
| United Kingdom | — | £336≈ A$655 |
| Europe | — | €288.24≈ A$468 |
| Australia(you) | A$598.85 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$499
Usually A$499 to A$499 · 11 days, 11 listings
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | A$499 | A$499 | A$499 | 11 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12–28mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 18–42mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 12 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.19 m
- Max magnification
- 0.21×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (STM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 205 g
- Diameter × length
- 72 × 63.5 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Cameras it fits
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Z50II
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Nikon
Z30
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2022
- 4K 30p
- 11 fps
Nikon
Zfc
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2021
- 4K 30p
- 11 fps
Nikon
Z50
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2019
- 4K 30p
- 11 fps
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.