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Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length26 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimum–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 79°; DX 57°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 39 mm lens on full frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USAStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusingMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noiseFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm105 mm
Length23.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight125 g1,210 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the cameraZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every conditionMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 125 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the front–
In the boxLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optionalLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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