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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019October 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–30 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groupsTwelve elements in ten groups
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsOne ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°FX 84°; DX 61°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification–0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcement
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detail–Maximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×
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 lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VR
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture controlNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm78 mm
Length85 mm96.5 mm
Weight485 g450 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scale
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before use–
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 485 gApproximately 450 g
Lens hoodHB-86 includedHB-88 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 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 retainedNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not found

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