Nikon Z DX 12-28mm PZ. First Look. Power Zoom options
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Hey Everyone !
In this video we take a look at the New Nikon Z DX 12-28mm PZ
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Lens design
07:26 sample images
09:38 Power zoom Stills photography
10:39 Video Power Zoom options
12:57 Power zoom speeds
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As always thank you so much for watching
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Hey Everyone !
I hope you are all doing well 😀
I know there's been a real lack of content from me over the past few months but that will certainly change soon.
until then I hope you find this first look at the DX 12-28 useful
as always thank you all so much for watching !
@ricci, when is the firmware coming out for the Z30 for this lens and the red box recording option? Thanks!
Thanks for your video! I have been waiting for a wide-angle DX lens for my Z50 and Zfc which seems like forever. Niikon needed to introduce this lens, and they knew it. I, along with many other Nikon shooters, were growing impatient with the slow pace of introducing DX Z lenses, especially a wide-angle zoom with built-in VR. Now we can use the excellent 18-140 mm with this new wide angle zoom as a lightweight DX travel kit. I am very pleased!
As a content creator that uses DX cameras for video work, the only thing that has made me consider not buying this lens is the lack of a constant aperture. A constant f/4 would have been ideal. However, I understand the market for this lens, so I may be a fringe use case. There's lots of other things to love about this lens, and if I wasn't keeping my pennies for a Z8, I probably would have ordered one. As always, thanks for creating this video. You continue to be a go to source Nikon reviews/first looks!
Perfect lens for the z30
In my book it puts the Nikon offerings ahead of everyone else in the dx class vlogging/travel applications. I will be picking up one
Probably the comprehensive lens review I have ever seen. Thank you.
I wanted this lens… but I jumped on the Sigma DX trilogy as soon as they were available, blew my budget and this will have to wait till next year - oh, well - I honestly wasn’t expecting Nikon to release that lens this year.
Thanks Ricci. I've been waiting for this lens to come out. Very helpful information!
I love the idea of showing focal length in the evf. It's something I've written to Nikon support about re the other zooms. If you can feed the numbers to the Lens OLED then it should be edu enough to use the same feed to the EVF. Good review; thanks Ricci
Good to see you again.
Looks like a great travel lens, Ricci. Looks great on the Black Edition Zfc as well.
OMG thank you for the video and that lens is SO amazing!!!! It can almost be good enough for portrait and can get super wide. Perfect for street!!!
Hi Ricci, good to see you again. Very surprised this little beauty doesn’t come with a lens hood, perhaps Nikon starting to copy the likes of Canon in not always producing lens hoods in with the price! Seems like a perfect lens for its intended use and the power zoom could prove very handy. So this is a great little zoom lens, was hoping we may see you soon showing off a big zoom lens (200-600), I guess good things come to those who wait, it’s a good job many Nikon users are patient, lol. As always thanks again for keeping us up to date with all things Nikon. Have a great summer! 👏👍😀
RICCI! Nice to see you!
Nice to see some DX news/love. Nikon needs to bring the heat though in the next eh hem z eight or something. The natives are getting restless. Im happy with my nines. Alos just received my 600mm z tc so I'm happy as a fox in a hen house. Good video as always..
thanks Ricci! Gonna get this lens. Perfect for light travel
Thanks Ricci your great review as always
Thanks for this video mate! Really great image samples there, just what I think of using this lens for. Travel/landscape. Great video!
this lens is amazing. I own a Z50 beyond a Z6 + various lenses, and mostly use it with the 10-20mm + FTZ. The lack fo DX lenses still keeps my M43 system alive when traveling. But if the F10-20mm for Z12-28mm trade-in is good I will definitely purchase it.,
Great video, very clear explanation as always and nice images.
Happy I found you. The style, rhythm and content is perfect for me. Good luck)
I am grad to see this video. This lens is an one of the best option for Zfc.😊
Thank you Ricci. Very useful info. This 12-28mm PZ lens is on my list. Plus the Z 24mm F1.7 DX. From your power zoom settings for recording, I find the -5 speed a bit slow, I would probably pick -3 or -2 instead but again I would test it to determine the best speed, depending on what subject is being recorded. This would be good for product video zooming for in studio, or else outdoor travel or street vlogging with slow power zoom recording of a scene location.
Looks like a great companion lens for travel with the 18-140mm. The milky way images were great. As are the others. Only downside is having to buy the lens hood separately!
Agree on all points. I just got the 18-140 for travel and this will be a sweet second lens. And i also was impressed with that milky way night photo.
I have already ordered one! I use Z DX cameras a LOT and even my Z 9 is OFTEN on DX. This power zoom lens is a great move by Nikon and Ricci talks videos are always very useful!
will the Z9 be able to control the Power Zoom function? Or will the firmware necessary be absent from the flagship camera?
I also use my Z8 with DX lenses (the sigma 18-35mm 1.8 and viltrox 75mm 1.2) results are great and it will result in a smaller 21MP picture which is more than enough for travel and portraits
Nice to see you back here, and as always, providing us with excellent information! I'm with you on the idea of having the option to see focal lengths in the viewfinder of all Z cameras. That would be handy at times. :)
I agree. The Focal Length needs to be shown on the Viewfinder or Display. Especially with this new lens. Otherwise how do we know the actual focal length?
Learning that it isn't available on Z cameras surprised me. Other systems have had this for far longer. I know Olympus has had it starting at least with their first MILC, the E-P1. Maybe since earlier with live view in their DSLRs, but I only have the E-1.
Nice lens soon the Z8 teasers Mr NDA Thanks Ricci
Nice sample photos, I have this lens on order & am looking forward to trying it out on my Nikon z 50, as the latest Firmware now supports the PZ features.
Back in the DV days, I had a Varizoom zoom controller, with a big, fat, pressure-sensitive rocker switch. Press a little, it zooms slow. Press it all the way in , you get the fastest zoom speed, with many steps in between. It would be nice if there was a modern equivalent. Video lenses and cameras have always had these nice, big zoom rockers. It's a lot better than twisting a ring and you can vary the speed, during your shot, without having to go into any menus, which sounds clunky AF to me
The slowest zoom mode is excruciating! I have a Z5 and I'm very interested in, just to toss it in a pouch and take with me outside. Since I have a 24-120 already this will be a useful if lower res option. Thanks for all your work, Ricci.
Why would you want to use this on a Z5? It will automatically go into crop mode and you will lose a bunch of resolution
@@davidpearson3304 if I wish to record 4k video on a Z5 it goes into a 1.7x crop mode automatically.
There's no question in my mind that this lens was designed as a video-centric lens. I prefer other lenses for still photography but want this lens exclusively for video. It has everything you'd want... perfect size and weight for gimbals, internal focusing which is also great for gimbals, perfect focal range for gimbals, virtually no focus breathing, minimal fringing, great zoom controls including remote control options, plus it's sharp. My only question... what is the real-world effect for handheld video work of the lens VR in combination with the internal camera VR? I like the idea of using this lens with the Z6ii in DX mode. That camera's VR is not great for moving shots handheld, but I wonder if the lens will help the camera to perform better in those scenarios.
Thank You for Your Review :)
Cool lens with the Z30!
Thanks Ricci! Hopefully there's a setting added in FW at some point for a smooth roll-off/start-finish for the power zoom function so it doesn't start/stop abruptly. This is helpful for smoother video zooms. Also, what was the focal length for the still images you shared? Very nice! I'm guessing most were 12mm?
This would be the ideal lens to shoot 4K movie with my Z 7ii (which I generally don't do) with the added optional movie camera grip.
If you already have a Z 7ii, like I do.
Does the VR also rattle when not used like the 2 Z DX kit lenses?
I love it does not extend. Always prefered lenses like that. I do not like it has PZ only. I would like to choose manual or electric zooming.
How responsive is the zoom ring to operate? Does it respond linearly or does it zoom more if you turn the ring faster?
Hi. Will the ability to see the focal length in the display work with the Z50? Regards
I'm not sure I would enjoy powerzoom but Im happy aps-c gets a wider lens on the table.
It’s a great lens and very sharp from corner to corner but it’s slow. It’s great for outside / daytime photography and landscape photography. Also for filming kids playing outdoors. I compared it to my Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 + FTZ2 adapter and the Sigma really outshines the 12-28mm in terms of cinematic rendering. But the 12-28mm remains a great little lens. They should have made it F2 or F3.5 constant.
Hi Ricci, new to your videos and have a question hopefully you can help me. iv used a Nikon D3200 for years now but im now looking for another DSLR camera which has a flip out articulating screen allowing me to take self take photography fish captures! iv seen some that fold out but I need something that folds out and flips so I can see the shot whilst im facing the camera! Thanks
Hi , you mention some Z range cameras will show the focal length . Do you know if the z-fc does this ? Many thanks simon
Something I'm wondering about is what the latency is like when using the remote to zoom? I'm imagining something like a parallax zoom effect if I were to use this lens on a gimbal, and imagine I would need to use the remote to do that. Is it fairly receptive?
Wasn't there a 10-20 af-p lens? Unless you mean no ultrawide for Z mount
I hope they bring ease in and out for video zooming
I know they can’t make a lens for everyone but I really do wish they had also developed a 10-20 or even just the same lens but with a normal zoom for stills shooters. Our only options are still the f mount lenses and the adaptor.
Does it work on the first gen Z6/z7
Hi! Great video as always! Looking for something to use for street photography for my Z50. Could this be an option, or maybe the 28mm?
Thanks!!
Take a look at the new Nikon Z 24mm 1.7 DX, it's a prime lense without VR but it's very bright and should be great for street photography. I'm patiently waiting for it so I can sell my 28mm 2.8
You said you have been shooting this lens for a couple of months. How long do you already shoot the 200-600mm (or 180-600mm as Nikon Rumors guess is) 😅
Hi Ricci!
Please tell Nikon to do something with all the cameras firmware. Every time my Z7ii or my Z30 go to stand by, the ML-L7 disconect, and we have to pairing again. This is not normal! I need stand by because mirrorless cameras eat a lot of power with continuous sensor reading and IBIS (Z7ii).
Is IQ any better compared to Z 16-50mm dx ? Is it worth buying for landscape photography if you already have 16-50?
Given the already great IQ of the 16-50, I doubt this will have any significant improvement. Only plus would be the wider fov.
I'm thinking of getting one for my Mint Green zfc
Good colour choice!
Would you buy the lens in mint green?
Dear Nikon: we demand lens hoods! FFS they cost you about 10 cents, stop insulting your customers.
Does anyone have a picture of how this lens’s sunstar looks like?
Lens is great but I have feeling that z-mount is makin it larger than it should be. Crop cameras should be more compact, portable and light.
Hi Ricci,
Maybe I missed it, but will the Nikon cell phone app have the ability to remotely powerzoom this lens via wifi/bluetooth?
Yes i believe so, I remember one of the videos about the lens mentioning it.
Yes it will.
Ricci have you tried this lens on the Nikon Z8 or my Z6iii?
or Z9... I mean, the Z9 was sitting there in the video with Ricci next to the Zfc. Ricci, will the firmware to control the Power Zoom make it into the FF mirrorless cameras? I've pre-ordered one but if I cant control the PZ on the Z9, with or without the mc-n10 grip then I'll cancel/return the lens. Wanting to use it in 2.3 crop mode 4k. Would be great if that will work on Z9 and Z8.
Is this the only Nikkor power zoom lens?
Could you show vignette on FX? 🙂
How are you enjoying shooting the Z8 Ricci? 🤫
Is that a z9 sitting there ? if so wonder why its there . Will this Lens work on full frame z cameras?
All DX lenses work on full frame Z cameras. They will switch to DX mode though.
If only it was 10-28mm....
i want use this lens with Z5 body with 1.7 crop on 4k 30 frames
Yes same here I was curious about this part.
Does it make sense to put it on Z6 2 ?
Yes, I use it on mine. It knocks the file size down to 3,936 pixels but that's still enough to view Flickr posts on a 4K monitor, which is about all I do with my files. I seldom shoot super-wide, so the 12-28mm is a compact and affordable lens that's useful for general photography.
£2 saved by not including the lens hood, nice one Nikon. Everyone wants flare and reduced contrast.
As a Canon user…yeah that move is straight out of the Canon book of cost saving 🤣
And the dedicated lens hood is $41. 😂 Hard pass, JJC hello.
You mean $50 saved. They arent going to just give you the lens hood at wholesale price.
@@BoxxyFan I was talking about what Nikon saved in manufacturing costs and by not including it in the box.
@@marike1100 Pushing it over the 400 mark for a very mediocre lens. JJC for sure but it should come with it, at no additional cost. Nikon cheapskates.
Nikon continues to introduce new lenses, which is great. But Nikon really needs to start introducing new camera bodies, they have fallen behind their competition that it starting to become frustrating for us Nikon hobbyist photographer. If Canon starts introducing new affordable RF lenses, that match's their affordable camera bodies, their is going to be a large group of Nikon user jumping ship. Nikon are you listening????
Only Nikon Pro Bodies are lacking behind. The consumer bodies have a great value for the price you pay. Their only problem is eye AF which, for me personally, is not the biggest let down from a consumer POV
@@zippofire8550 I agree with you on Nikon having affordable camera bodies, but so does Canon and Sony with much better AF. So why would you buy Nikon?
Shame it’s not at least F2.8
It’s a nice lens, only they had easy could’ve f2.8 or f4 fixed aperture.
But then it would of been bigger / heavier
Making it less appealing for hand held video 🤷🏻♂️
@@RicciTalks
Well if you say so…
Because i think it’s possible, it’s not S line of glass. Im just saying it, because I’ve seen third party lenses like, Zeis, Sigma, Tokina, small lenses from that aperture and focal length🙏✨
@@devilangel4655 How is the focus breathing? Or any of the other important things? Most video users are going to need a VND not a faster lens.
Viltrox 13 mm 1.4 z ftw
I get more and more upset at these “innovations.” I just want a lens that works all the time every time for my lifetime. My issue is my 70 200 vr that I stored several years ago, in its case, in my equipment cabinet. in a air conditioned home. I wanted to try it out on my new Z6 2. Auto focus was slow, balky, intermittent, and finally quit. Off it went to Melville, NY. Just sitting and it went bad. I cleaned the contacts and tried it on other cameras where it also failed.
The Z6 2 is an admirable camera that works with any 50 mm lens I own including Leica lenses. Even the 40 mm is great. Wanting to set up the old Leica kit 28, 40, 90 I was on the way. Except
It should not be more that £300
🥱🥱🥱 Nikon dropped the ball yet again. If they would have made the lens a constant F4 or even better 2.8. Nikon could have made a much more powerful statement in taking APSC more seriously.
You have a point, but size weight and price come to a factor here. I think they’re playing to lower end and consumer market.
I personally wasn’t super enthusiastic about the lens until I saw what it was selling for
How much would that cost? Just don’t think a $750 - $1000+ lens will be an attractive APSC option considering Nikon only has budget apsc bodies.
@@lightlivingktt well size and weight are debatable because Sony has a 10-20mm f4 PZ that’s about the same size as the Nikon 12-28 and cost about $700. I can see how a higher price might turn off some perspective buyers. But the better features might attract other buyers instead. What if Nikon finally releases an APSC camera made for advanced vloggers and content creators. What lenses are they going to have to choose from? If Nikon released a Z50 Mk ii with a flip screen, 4K-60p, 10 bit 4.2.2 N-Log (internal), with IBIS. I would personally choose the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 to vlog with over this lens….
@@livejames9374 most people I know that are budget minded. Stick with the kit lens that came with the camera that they brought from Best Buy… and then maybe they buy a $200 50mm f1.8 and then realize that it’s way too tight for what they intended to use it for 🙃.
@@Photomeike very very good points. It would’ve been better with a constant f4, and I’m sure there will be a higher end DX body with no available native glass that suits it…. Either way though…. , I actually have the viltrox 13mm 1.4. I got it from Vahagraphy. I also have the F mount 10-20 DX lens.
Main reason why I would still want this power zoom lens is to get a wide angle zoom and not have to use the adapter in my kit
did you take that pictures in canary islands ?
Junk plastic bayonet.