NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

I was shocked by the quality of this lens. Edge to edge sharpness at all f stops. More important— the image quality is extraordinary—it seems to jump off the page. I own the Nikon 14-24 f2:8, a great lens, but this is better, broader range and tales filters in the normal way.

Just had the chance to use the new 14-30 lens on my Z6 underwater. Incredible sharpness and clarity.

While I haven´t done a direct comparison with my older 14-24mm lens, I believe this new lens performs better across the entire frame, especially at wide-opened and my 14-24mm is no slouch in terms of performance as it can easily meet or surpass my fixed focal length lenses in this range! I do a fair amount of architectural and LARGE group photography and the 14-24mm has served me admirably BUT, not being able to fit filters on this lens was a decided disadvantage and I have to use a third-party filter adapter which uses 115mm filters. Besides the filters being expensive, the whole outfit became extremely huge! The 14-30mm lens uses standard 82mm filters and having this feature permits me to use circular polarizers which helps in eliminating or subduing reflects from glass surfaces, something that I CAN´T do with my 14-24mm lens unless I use a humongous 115mm polarizer. Also, the 14-30mm lens can now be protected from front element damage by using an UV filter, again, something that I CAN do with my older lens but this adds dimensions to the lens and creates a problem with transporting it; I need a separate lens carrying case just to be able to use the lens in the field. The 14-30mm lens fits very comfortably in my small gadget bag which carries my Z7, 24-70mm f/4.0 (kit lens - wow, this is also fantastically sharp - may be the sharpest zoom lens in my Nikon lens arsenal and I have many Nikkor zooms!), FTZ adapter and my 35mm PC perspective correction lens. This makes it an ideal architectural outfit. With my older lens, I would have to have two travel cases with me, one JUST to hold and carry the 14-24mm. Does the f/4.0 aperture of the new lens give me any problems? No, absolutely not, as I can easily ´´bump´´ up my Z7´s ISO by one EV and the Z7 is extremely good in ´´controlling´´ its digital noise. Sharpness, size, weight, and its filter ability gives my 14-30mm a definite A rating. If you have a Z camera and loves landscapes and architectural photography, save your lunch money, stay away from Starbuck, walk and not take taxi rides until you have enough funds to buy this lens; you WON´T be disappointed!!!!!

Really quick focusing lens, love the size and weight. Image quality appears to be really good and like the fact that it accepts an 82 mm screw on filter. One interesting thing there is a preset lens correction built into Lightroom for this lens.

I had always wanted the Nikkor 14-24 mm f2.8 lens for my Nikon DSLRs but cost and size always deterred me from buying one. When the Nikon Z 6 came along I decided to buy both and could not be more pleased with my decision to do so. The lens has excellent center sharpness and although there is some drop off in the corners it´s not a problem for the type of photography I plan to use it for, namely landscapes and architecture . There is also somewhat pronounced vignetting, which I have found easily correctable in post using Photoshop CC. All told, I don´t believe you´ll be disappointed with this lens unless you have unrealistic expectations.

I have been using the 14-24 f2.8 for my Real Estate shoots. This new lens is much lighter, seems to focus faster, and is sharper than the 14-24. It´s a pleasure to use. Thank you Nikon.

I´m so happy with the quality of the images produced with this lens. It´s so sharp from edge-to-edge with virtually no distortion even at 14mm. And I love the ability to use my CPL and ND filters for landscape photography. So far I´ve purchased every Z-mount lens, and every one has proven to be really exceptional. I eagerly wait for the 85mm f/1.8S and 70-200mm f/2.8 to add to my collection.

Excellent lens from 14-30mm range. Light and great you can use 82mm filters.

I´ve owned a lot of Nikon glass over the years. This is the best Wide Zoom I have ever owned. Even the edges are pretty good. Light weight and small. Great travel lens. I absolutely love this lens. I never leave home without it in my bag. If this lens is indicative of what is to come I´m truly excited to see more Z mount lenses