The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ with a length of 64mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ weighs 205g, which means it is 25g (10%) lighter than the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR which has a weight of 230g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D3500 , Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a focal range of 12-28mm and
2.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18-42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
