Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs 28-400mm F4-8 VR

Pick the 14-30mm F4 S if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 240 g lighter (485 g vs 725 g)
• You want a wider view: 14mm vs 28mm at the wide end
• You want a compact lens: 85 mm vs 142 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel

Pick the 28-400mm F4-8 VR if

• You need more reach: 400mm vs 30mm at the long end
• You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 14-30mm F4 S does not
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.28 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
• You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2019

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 28-400mm F4-8 VR