Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Review

The Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is the first ultra-wide lens made for Nikon DX mirrorless cameras. It’s light and inexpensive, weighing just 205 grams (0.45 pounds) and costing $360. This is also Nikon’s first Z lens with a power zoom mechanism (hence “PZ” in the name), meaning that the zoom ring is not mechanically coupled to anything, similar to a focus-by-wire system. This feature – along with benefits like the internal zooming design and vibration reduction – are made with videographers in mind, and Nikon’s marketing really emphasizes that. At the same time, at least on paper, the lens also makes a lot of sense for still photographers who want a wide angle lens to pair with their Z DX camera.