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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020April 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–24 mm14–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groupsFourteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsFour ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 21–36 mm zoom on full frameNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.13×–
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operationNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon quotes up to five stops under CIPA conditions for its original camera system, not optical stabilisation in the lens
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ringNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture control
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter112 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm89 mm
Length124.5 mm85 mm
Weight650 g485 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows focal length, aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AF
Zoom design–Retractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before use
Filter detail112 mm screw-on filters attach through supplied HB-97 specialised hood; rear slot accepts gel filters. No direct front filter thread on the bare lens82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder
Weather resistanceExtensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UKNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 × 124.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted
Weight detailApproximately 650 gApproximately 485 g
Lens hoodHB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood includedHB-86 included
In the boxLC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon School UK states on sale April 2019. Photography Blog still described pre-orders on April 29; a confirmed first retail day was not found, so the maker's month precision is retained

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