NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is 165g lighter (485g vs 650g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S cost $1,100 less ($1,300 vs $2,400).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S reaches 0.16× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 14–24mm
- 14–30mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 650g
- 485g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 124.5mm
- 89.0 × 85.0mm
- Volume
- 766 cm³
- 529 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.85 g/cm³
- 0.92 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀112mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.16×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 11
- 14 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,400
- $1,300◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 8.7
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 6.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.3
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.5
- Value / Size
- 7.9
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
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