Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is lighter by 145g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S goes wider (14mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S reaches further (120mm vs 30mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S is the newer design (2021 vs 2019).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14-30mm (wider) | 24-120mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Weight g | 485.0 (lighter) | 630.0 |
| Filter mm | 82 | 77 |
| Length mm | 85.0 | 118.0 |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | 0.161 | 0.4 |
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a compact wide-angle zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras that, unlike many ultra-wides, accepts 82mm screw-in filters.
Pros
- Takes front filters
- Compact and light (485 g)
- Sharp across the zoom
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- f/4 maximum aperture
- Distortion corrected in-camera
- Retractable barrel needs extending
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
A versatile standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/4 aperture and a longer range than the 24-70mm f/4.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Long 24-120mm range
- Weather-sealed
- Sharp
Cons
- Larger than the 24-70 f/4 (630 g)
- Relies on in-camera corrections