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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–24 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumf/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operationMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter112 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm74.5 mm
Length124.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight650 g420 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 fieldSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
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 lens62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceExtensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UKDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 × 124.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 650 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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