Nikon presents the new NIKKOR Z DX 12-28MM f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, the first motorized zoom ideal for video and also excellent for photography
Nikon, having won two TIPA awards in the best lens category, presents the first power zoom lens in the Nikon Z series: the ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens. Compact and well-balanced, this DX-format power zoom lens is optimized for video and is perfect for enhancing the creativity of its users. The versatile reach of this new lens also makes it ideal for DX camera users who want a zoom lens wide enough to vlog.
Nikon: Introducing the new NIKKOR Z DX 12-28MM motorized zoom
Thanks, intact, aWith its 12-28mm focal length, this zoom lens is perfect for vloggers, videographers and photographers who want to capture the whole scene or frame themselves in the frame. The motorized zoom allows you to control the focal variation remotely, ideal for those who shoot their own vlogs or capture videos using a gimbal stabilizer. Users don’t need to touch the lens when zooming, and can choose from 11 different zoom speeds to suit every creative need, from creating a mood with slow framing to quickly zooming in on a face’s reaction. a person.
Il NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, thanks to its low weight of only 205g, it is easily transportable anywhere as well as being ideal when using gimbal stabilization. The lens barrel neither extends nor contracts during focusing or composition zoom changes, allowing for excellent balance when shooting handheld; moreover, thanks to this feature, it is not necessary to rebalance the gimbal stabilizer after the zoom shift. The VR system in the lens ensures blur-free shots whether you’re walking and talking while shooting or panning handheld. In addition, a minimum focusing distance of just 0.19m ensures detailed results as you get close to your subject, allowing you to get creative at a wide-angle view!
Nikon: all the features of the new NIKKOR Z DX
- 12-28mm dynamic focal length range: Covers an ultra-wide-angle to wide-angle zoom field angle. Ideal for capturing high-impact immersive wide panoramas that include the audience, or for creating a sense of space when shooting in cramped interiors.
- Powered Zoom: Covers a full 12-28mm range in 36 seconds, or the same range in just over half a second. 11 different settings offer precise control over zoom speed.
- Zoom without touching the lens: Control zoom via buttons assigned to the camera or remotely via the Nikon ML-L7 remote control or the SnapBridge app.
- Sharp close-ups: a minimum focus distance of just 0.19m ensures detailed results with the camera just 19cm from the subject.
- Ultralight: Weighing just 205g, this lens is easy to carry and so light that it’s ideal for most gimbal stabilizers.
- Well-balanced: The lens barrel, which adjusts zoom and AF changes internally without external movement, keeps the center of gravity stable to provide optimal balance for both handheld and gimbal-operated shooting.
- Stable: Vibration Reduction reaches up to 4.5 stops for blur-free shots.
- Silent Control Ring: The customizable and silent control ring is ideal for video shooting. You can use it to create smooth aperture transitions in controlling depth of field or exposure, varying ISO sensitivity, and more.
- Protected: The lens barrel and all moving parts are sealed to ensure protection against dust and water drops.
- Filter Ready: Compatible with 67mm filters that can be used and swapped while the Nikon HB-112 Hood is still attached to the lens.