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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–30 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative 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 magnification–0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusMulti-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 detail–Maximum 0.17×
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 VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture controlSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm74.5 mm
Length85 mm86.5 mm
Weight485 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before useInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 485 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-86 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 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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