Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S 14-30mm
The constant f/4 aperture across the 14-30mm zoom range and exceptionally light 119g weight make this an ultra-portable wide-angle option for the Z system. Its retractable design collapses to a compact size for travel, yet delivers sharp S-Line optics without the bulk of an f/2.8 lens. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit for long hikes and street shooters needing a discreet wide zoom.
Focal length 14-30mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 119 g
af type stepping motor
lens type zoom
54 Overall Score
Price $1,260
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong aperture (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 30 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S 14-30mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14-30mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 119 | 615 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 1045 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S 14-30mm | 85.5 | 69.8 | 91.9 | 7.9 | 15.1 | 71.5 | 74.9 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.5 | 33.1 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 79.4 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,260
Amazon 1 offer From $1,260
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