7Artisans 18mm F5.6 (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Key differences
- —The 18mm F5.6 (Nikon Z) is 504g lighter (146g vs 650g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/5.6 (≈2.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 18mm F5.6 (Nikon Z) cost $2,311 less ($89 vs $2,400).
- —The 18mm F5.6 (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S reaches 0.13× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 18mm
- 14–24mm
- Max aperture
- F5.6
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 146g◆
- 650g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 32.0mm
- 88.5 × 124.5mm
- Volume
- 94 cm³◆
- 766 cm³
- Density
- 1.56 g/cm³
- 0.85 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀49mm
- ⌀112mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- 0.28m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.13×◆
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 3
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $89◆
- $2,400
- Sharpness
- 6.6
- 9.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.5
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.8
- Flare Resistance
- 5.8
- 8.4◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 7.9◆
Performance overlay
- 18mm F5.6 (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
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