Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
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 85g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S goes wider (14mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR reaches further (200mm vs 30mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is the newer design (2020 vs 2019).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14-30mm (wider) | 24-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Elements | 14 | 19 |
| Weight g | 485.0 (lighter) | 570.0 |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 85.0 | 114.0 |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | 76.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.161 | 0.286 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
A superzoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and a retractable barrel.
Pros
- Wide zoom range
- Compact for the range (570 g)
- Vibration reduction
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not as sharp as S-Line zooms