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 $330–$337 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$336.95
at Abt
- Used from
- $249.99 at Precision Camera26% under new
- Used, typically
- $272.49
- Launch RRP
- $359.95Best new is 6% under
- 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 $336.95 to $399.95 at the 4 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $249.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $330 to $337 new. It launched at $359.95.
Where to buy the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR in United States
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Precision CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$249.99
Precision Camera
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$249.99
AbtBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$336.95
Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$336.95
15% off
$396.95Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$336.95
Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
Above RRP +11%
$399.95
Focus Camera
UsedOut of stock
Like New · Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
Above typical used price
$334.99
Beach Camera
NewOut of stock
none · Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$356.95
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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 $272.49 in United States (asking prices over 20 days); today from $249.99.
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 right here in the US: about 18% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD 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 States(you)Cheapest | $336.95 | $249.99 |
| United Kingdom | — | £336≈ $450 |
| Europe | — | €288.24≈ $322 |
| Australia | A$598.85≈ $411 | — |
| 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
$272.49
Usually $272.49 to $289.50 · 20 days, 85 listings
Cheapest used today
$249.99
8% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $219 | $289.50 | $289.80 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $249.99 | $272.49 | $272.49 | 14 |
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.
Videos
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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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- 4K 30p
- 11 fps
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Zfc
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2021
- 4K 30p
- 11 fps
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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.