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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–30 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm–
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification–0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 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 in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture controlFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm84 mm
Length85 mm142 mm
Weight485 g675 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before useInternal zoom maintains the lens length
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder–
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 485 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-86 includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
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 retainedAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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