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Pros Pros
  • Versatile power zoom and internal construction suited for video and vlogging
  • Exceptional sharpness across the frame, even at wide apertures
  • Highly portable, lightweight build that is easy to travel with
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus system
  • Competitive pricing and strong overall value
Cons Cons
  • Lack of an included lens hood
  • Significant barrel distortion and corner vignetting at 12mm
  • Reliance on camera menus for focus, VR, and zoom controls
  • Budget-oriented plastic construction and mount
  • Average flare resistance and potential for busy bokeh

Launch price Launch price $359.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 19 cm (0.21x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 205g (7.2 oz) · 72 x 63.5 mm (2.83 x 2.50 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 18, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $359.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 28mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16–25
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 99° - 53°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 19 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.21x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 4.5 stops

Weight Weight 205g (7.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 72mm (2.83 in)
Length Length 63.5mm (2.50 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None