Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs 28-135mm F4 PZ
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 14-30mm F4 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 725 g lighter (485 g vs 1210 g)
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.34 m
- You want a compact lens: 85 mm vs 177.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the 28-135mm F4 PZ if
- You need more reach: 135mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
10 differences| 14-30mm F4 S | 28-135mm F4 PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
14-30mm
|
28-135mm
|
| Weight |
485 g
lighter
|
1210 g
|
| Length |
85 mm
shorter
|
177.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
slimmer
|
105 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.34 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.25×
larger
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Nikon both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm F4 PZ
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