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AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z — 28–75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Apr 2023

vs

Viltrox

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Sports & Action

Wins

4categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z wins 3 categories·AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 2 categories
  • AAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z has higher Max magnification (0.26 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • AAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z has lower Weight (550 g vs 920 g)
  • AAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z has lower Diameter (75 mm vs 82 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 28-75mm F2.8 ZAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal Length28-75 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight550 g920 g
Min Focus38 cm35 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

75 × 117 mm

550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

82 × 109 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z is 8mm longer and 7mm narrower than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z is 370 g lighter than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAF 28-75mm F2.8 ZAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
2.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
0.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 1 HR

  • Weight

    550 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.26 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    75 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 3 HR

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Control ring

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Min focus distance

    35 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    109 mm vs 117 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal length (Min)
28 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Elements
15
13
Groups
12
10
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 HR
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Min focus distance
38 cm
35 cm−3 cm less
Max magnification
0.26 ×2.6× more
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
STM
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Weight
550 g−370 g less
920 g
Length
117 mm
109 mm−8 mm less
Diameter
75 mm−7 mm less
82 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.