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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019August 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–30 mm24–50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groupsEleven elements in ten groups
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmMaximum f/4 at 24 mm and f/6.3 at 50 mm; minimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/36 at 50 mm
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°FX 84°–47°; DX 61°–31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–75 mm zoom on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.35 m
Maximum magnification–0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.35 m from focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detail–Maximum reproduction ratio 0.17× at 50 mm
Stabilisation detailUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon quotes up to five stops under CIPA conditions for its original camera system, not optical stabilisation in the lensNo optical vibration reduction, as both reviews confirm; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture controlNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus and smooth exposure adjustments through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm73.5 mm
Length85 mm51 mm
Weight485 g195 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring; control ring can adjust aperture, exposure compensation or ISO. No dedicated autofocus/manual switch, as both reviews describe
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before useButton-free retractable barrel operated by rotating the zoom ring; lens must be extended for shooting
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder52 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeNikon describes dust and drip resistance; no waterproof rating stated
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 73.5 × 51 mm; 51 mm is measured from camera lens mount flange with lens retracted
Weight detailApproximately 485 gApproximately 195 g
Lens hoodHB-86 includedHB-98 hood is optional, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; CL-C4 case is optional
Release detailNikon 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 retainedNikon Japan gives 28 August 2020 as the on-sale date; July 2020 was the announcement month

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