Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Review

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Specifications

Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35 mm

Focal length

14–30 mm

Maximum aperture

f/4

Minimum aperture

f/22

Lens construction

14 elements in 12 groups (including 4 ED elements, 4 aspherical elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 114° to 72°, DX format: 90° to 50°

Focal length scale

Graduated in millimeters (14, 16, 20, 24, 30)

Focusing system

Internal focusing system

Minimum focus distance

0.28 m (0.92 ft), from focal plane at all zoom positions

No. of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Coating

Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat

Filter attachment size

82 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)

Approx. 89 mm maximum diameter x 85 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)

Weight

Approx. 485 g (1 lb 1.2 oz)

Autofocus

Yes

Internal focusing

Yes

Focusing

Auto, Manual

  • ¹ Among interchangeable lenses for digital cameras, as of 8th January, 2019.
    ² Based on CIPA standards.