Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S - Lens review and specs

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Nikon Z Wide Angle Zoom full-frame 2019

Autofocus

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Full-time Manual Focus

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14-30mm

Focal length

f/4

Max aperture

485 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/2

f/4

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Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.1x

Focal length20 mm

14 mm30 mm

Aperturef/4

f/4f/22

Near focus2' 9"

Far focus5' 1"

Total DOF2' 5"

Hyperfocal11' 5"

Subject distance3' 7"

Focal length20 mm

Aperturef/4

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

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Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Special elements: 4 ED glass elements, 4 aspherical lens elements
Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat; fluorine-coated front lens element

Focusing

Minimum focus: 28 cm
Max magnification: 0.16×
AF motor: STM

Physical

Weight: 485 g
Dimensions: ⌀89mm × 85mm
Filter thread: 82 mm
Hood included: HB-86
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Travel

Release year: 2019
Announced: Jan 8, 2019
Approx price: $1100 USD

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Full-frame 14-30mm f/4 ultra-wide zoom for Nikon Z.

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485 g S-Line design with 82mm filters, STM autofocus and internal focusing.

Summary

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is an ultra-wide zoom lens for full-frame Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, covering 14-30mm with a constant f/4 maximum aperture. Its core appeal is the mix of very wide coverage, S-Line optical design, STM autofocus, internal focusing and a compact 485 g body. Nikon lists a 14-element, 12-group optical formula with 4 ED glass elements, 4 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal Coat and a fluorine-coated front element.

Its photographic value comes from making a 14mm full-frame angle practical for travel and field work. The lens accepts 82mm front filters, focuses down to 0.28 m and reaches 0.16x maximum magnification, so it is more flexible than many bulbous-front ultra-wide zooms. Compared with larger f/2.8 designs, this lens favors portability, filter use and exposure consistency through the zoom range. The retractable barrel is a tradeoff, but it is also what keeps the lens unusually small for this class.

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is strongest for landscape, architecture, interiors, travel and walkaround video, where wide framing, low weight and front-filter compatibility matter more than maximum aperture. It can also handle casual astrophotography when the user accepts f/4 exposure limits. For Nikon Z photographers who want a serious but carryable ultra-wide zoom, it is a balanced option for outdoor, city and interior work.