NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Reviewers rate it among the best ultra-wide zooms on any system. It is sharp in the centre at f/2.8 throughout the range, corners are very good by f/4, and coma is well controlled, which makes it popular for astrophotography. Lateral colour and distortion are low after profile correction.

Flare resistance is good for such a curved front element, though the sun in frame can still produce some ghosts. Autofocus is fast and silent. The main drawbacks are the 112mm filters, which are expensive and add bulk, and a price that is high next to Nikon's own 14-30mm f/4 S.

Owners praise the size and weight compared with the F-mount version and say it is the ultra-wide they leave on for landscapes, architecture and night sky work. The ability to use screw-in filters with the hood is a frequently cited reason for choosing it over the 14-30mm f/4.

Common complaints are the cost of 112mm filters, the need to keep the hood on to use them, and vulnerability of the exposed front element. Some users note mild vignetting at f/2.8 and that the OLED panel is of limited use day to day.