Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30 mm f/4 S

Nikkor Z 14-30 mm f/4 S^[1]
Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	14-30mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/4–22
Close focus distance	0.28m
Max. magnification	1:6.3
Diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Construction	14 elements in 12 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	No
Macro capable	No
Unique features	S-Line lens; Nano Crystal Coat elements; Fluorine Coat element
Application	Wide angle
Physical
Max. length	85 mm
Diameter	89 mm
Weight	485 g
Filter diameter	82 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-86 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C1
Angle of view
Diagonal	114°–72° (FX); 90°–50° (DX)
History
Introduction	January 2019
Retail info
MSRP	$1299.95 USD (as of 2019)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30 mm f/4 S is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/4, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on January 8, 2019.^[2] The lens has a retractable design, making it more compact when not in use. The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-86).

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 24.^[3]^[4]

Features

14-30 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 21-45 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
S-Line lens
Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
14 elements in 12 groups (including 4 ED glass, 4 aspherical, elements with Nano Crystal Coat and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
7-blade rounded diaphragm
Internal focusing (IF lens)
One customizable control ring (manual focusing by default, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes