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14–30 Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S

The Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a zoom lens for Nikon Z (Full frame) that covers 14-30 mm at f/4, weighs 485 g and focuses as close as 0.28 m. Dimmest (f/4) of the 4 full frame Nikon Z zoom lenses in its focal range. Among them, it suits you if you want a wider view at the short end. If you shoot in low light or want a blurrier background, look at the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S.

  • f/4widest aperture
  • 485 gweight
  • 16bodies it fits
To one scale. Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S: length 85 mm, diameter 89 mm, filter thread 82 mm.85 mmø89
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

Compare it with the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 SAll Nikon Z lenses

To one scale. Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S: length 85 mm, diameter 89 mm, filter thread 82 mm.85 mmø89
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

Where it sits

4 lenses

Full frame Nikon Z zoom lenses in its focal range that state each value, this one included. Each tick is one; the thick one is this one.

Bodies it fits

16 bodies

All cameras, by maker and mount

Compared with

2 comparisons

Specifications

Focal length
14-30 mm1
Widest aperture
f/41
Closest focus
0.28 m2
Maximum magnification
0.16x2
Stabilization
No
Mount
Nikon Z2
Covers
Full frame
Type
Zoom
Weight
485 g2
Length
85 mm2
Diameter
89 mm2
Filter thread
82 mm2
Elements
142
Groups
122
Aperture blades
72
Hood
HB-862

Sources

  1. Wikidata, checked Oct 9, 2026 (CC0 1.0)
  2. Nikon product specifications, checked Oct 6, 2026

Worked out by code, not stated by a source

  • Read from the lens name: each maker marks the sensor size a lens covers (Sony FE/E, Canon RF/RF-S, Nikon DX, Tamron Di III/Di III-A, Sigma DG/DC); every Fujifilm X lens is APS-C and every Micro Four Thirds lens is Four Thirds.
  • Read from the lens name: Sony marks optically stabilized lenses OSS, Canon IS, Nikon VR, Fujifilm OIS, Panasonic O.I.S., Tamron VC and Sigma OS; a lens from these makers without the mark has no optical stabilization.
  • Prime or zoom, read from the focal length in the lens name.

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† The makers' own tables, row by row, with labels in our plain words (translated where the maker's page isn't in English); each row's numbers are checked against the page it links.

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Full specifications†

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Full specificationsNikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S2
Focal length range14-30 mm
Maximum aperturef/4
Minimum aperturef/22
Lens element configuration14 elements in 12 groups (4 ED glass, 4 aspherical lens elements, Nano Crystal Coat, fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view114° - 72° (FX format)
Angle of view90° - 50° (DX format)
Minimum focus distance0.28 m/0.92 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio0.16x
Diaphragm blade count7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter attachment size82 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Lens weightApproximately 485 g/1 lb 1.2 oz

How the pick works

  1. Widest aperture3

    Lower wins once they are 0.3 apart.

  2. Weight2

    Lower wins from a 12% gap.

  3. Focal length (longest)2

    Higher wins from a 15% gap.

  4. Focal length (widest)2

    Lower wins once they are 2 mm apart.

  5. Optical stabilization1

    Having it wins.

  6. Closest focus, wide end1

    Lower wins from a 15% gap. Compared only between lenses of the same focal length (widest).

  7. Filter thread0.5

    Lower wins once they are 5 mm apart.

  8. Lead for a pick1

Our pick or our take adds up the importance of each real difference, with these importances and thresholds: a gap smaller than its row's threshold is too close to call and counts as the same. They are our editorial choice, not a measurement, the same on every page, and they never read prices, sales or who sells it.

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