Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens report from Sicily by Max Aquila from nikonland.it (the new 14-30mm Z lens is expected to start shipping at the end of April):
No other superwide zoom could be compared with its focal range and luminosity but surely neither for dimension and weight (485 gr, 89 x 85mm), neither for optical scheme (14 elements in 12 groups, 4 asph. and 4 ED) that allows to have the first 14mm zoom with a frontal plane lens that can accommodate a 82mm filter:
A large flower hood, but not too deep, considering potential undesired flares and ghosts and a not excessive barrel range, at lower focal:
comparing with the standard 24-70/4S zoom, seems even more compact:
As with other Z lenses, you can program focusing ring if desired:
A superwide lens with a 114° angle of field can be used and abused:
The strengths of this Z-Nikkor 14-30 are certainly the sharpness and the remarkable color density:
The lens is practically immune to reflections, flares, ghosts, even under the direct sun:
Virtually NO distortion:
14mm
30mm
Interiors in available light, high ISO (over 10,000):
A close-up thanks to the unusual minimum focusing distance of 28cm (i.e. 20cm from the frontal lens):
Here are my conclusions:
- excellent color rendering and linear performance
- very low vignetting and distortion (thanks to the automatic interview with the development sw)
- record size and weight
- flat front lens and possibility of mounting filters
- precise and silent AF engine as if it did not exist
- competitive price in relation to the yield
Additional sample photos:
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