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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–30 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification–0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail–Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 both reviews; 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 and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm70 mm
Length85 mm72 mm
Weight485 g220 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before useInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 485 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-86 includedOptional HN-43, 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
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 states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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