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 Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX 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. Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ with a length of 64mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ's 72mm diameter.
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 325g (61%) lighter than the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX which has a weight of 530g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX 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.
Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12-28mm but while Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has the fastest aperture of
F3.5–5.6, the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
