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Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
- 14-30mm
- f/4.0
- Wide Zoom
- 485 g
- Min focus 0.28 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A very practical wide zoom for landscapes with filters.
About this lens
The Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 14-30mm at f/4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A wide-angle zoom for the Nikon Z system, suited to landscapes and architecture.
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 14-30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2019
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 12 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 85 mm
- Diameter
- 89 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S?
- Landscapes
- Architecture
- Travel
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 14–30mm | 61.9–104.3° | 71.6–114.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 21–45mm | 43.6–81.2° | 51.4–91.7° |
Frequently asked questions
Can you use filters on the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S?
Yes, it has an 82mm filter thread despite the wide view. That lets landscape shooters use polarizers and ND filters directly.
Is the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S a full-frame lens?
Yes. It covers full-frame Z cameras and works on DX Z bodies, where it frames like a 21-45mm lens.
Z 14-30 f/4 S vs AF-S 14-24 f/2.8G on FTZ?
The Z lens is smaller and lighter and takes filters; the 14-24 is faster at f/2.8 but heavy with no filter thread.
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