Testseek.com have collected 36 expert reviews of the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Nikkor and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Nikkor.
June 2019
(82%)
36 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
54 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
82010036
The editors liked
Great size
Lightweight
Brilliant wide-angle shots
Light
Compact and retractable
Filter-attachable
Center sharpness
Impressive chromatic aberration correction
Dual Detect 5 Axis VR image stabilization
Shapely and handy casing for offered parameters
Good image quality in the frame centre
Sensible image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor
Moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration
Slight vignetting on the APSC/DX sensor
Lack of any serious com
Crisp optics with minimal distortion
Light and compact
Dust
Splash
And fluorine protection
Front filter support
Quick
Silent autofocus
Superb image quality in all respects
Compact
Retractable design
Filters can be attached to front
Excellent image quality
Small and light
Resistant against the elements
Robust
Compact wide-angle zoom
Suitable for filters
Less than a pound in weight
Bigger zoom range than the Nikon AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED
Image quality even better than the Nikon AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED
Image stabilization (thanks to IBIS on the Z6
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Not the fastest
Soft corners
Ghosting and flare reduction not as good
Some vignetting
A tad pricey
A lot of problems with distortion on RAW files
Huge vignetting on full frame
Weaker image quality on the edge of the frame at the 30 mm focal length
Too hight astigmatism
A bit too high lateral chromatic aberration at the 14 mm focal length
The asses
Sensitive control ring
Noticeable vignette
Modest f/4 aperture rating
No in-lens focus distance scale
No VR
Similar price to f/2.8 Sigma and Tamron wide zooms
Having to extend the lens before shooting is a slight annoyance
Modest brightness
More than 1
000 euros
After transport
You first have to turn the zoom ring before you can take a picture
Published: 2021-02-01, Author: Maciej , review by: lenstip.com
shapely and handy casing for offered parameters, good image quality in the frame centre, sensible image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor, moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration, slight vignetting on the APSC/DX sensor, lack of any serious com
a lot of problems with distortion on RAW files, huge vignetting on full frame, weaker image quality on the edge of the frame at the 30 mm focal length, too hight astigmatism, a bit too high lateral chromatic aberration at the 14 mm focal length, The asses
Our overall assessment is positive because the Nikkor Z 14–30 mm f/4 S performs exactly as it should – in the 14-22 mm focal lenghts range you are able to take photographs which are sharp across the frame. Taking into account the fact that optics speciali...
Robust, compact wide-angle zoom, Suitable for filters, Less than a pound in weight, Bigger zoom range than the Nikon AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED, Image quality even better than the Nikon AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED, Image stabilization (thanks to IBIS on the Z6
Modest brightness, More than 1,000 euros, After transport, you first have to turn the zoom ring before you can take a picture
Published: 2019-08-01, Author: Lars , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: The announcement of the full- frame mirrorless Z camera system in August 2018 was a bold step for Nikon. Not only do the new Z6 and Z7 camera models do away with the mirrors and optical viewfinders that were essential components in Nikon SLRs since the 19...
Light, compact and retractable, Filter-attachable, Center sharpness, Impressive chromatic aberration correction, Dual Detect 5 Axis VR image stabilization,
Soft corners, Ghosting and flare reduction not as good, Some vignetting, A tad pricey
Click HERE to view our NIKKOR Z 14-30mm F/4 S Sample Image Gallery!The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F/4 S is a fantastic lens, period. It may have its shortcomings -- softening at the corners, and signs of ghosting, flare and vignetting-- but let's face it, there's n...
Published: 2019-06-18, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
With its ultra-wide angle of view and truly compact dimensions, the Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is without doubt a highly appealing solution. Couple that with a flat front and the ability to add 82mm screw-in filters, and the new Nikkor seems ideally suited to...
Abstract: The Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S is the widest Nikon Z lens currently available for Nikon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7. We've just received a sample for testing and I've been out shooting with it and can share some full-resolution images...
Superb image quality in all respects, Compact, lightweight, retractable design, Filters can be attached to front
Modest f/4 aperture rating, No in-lens focus distance scale, No VR, Similar price to f/2.8 Sigma and Tamron wide zooms
The Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S is not the fastest lens, sure, but it's lightweight, small, gives super image quality, and is just the thing that may tempt new mirrorless users over to Nikon's side. Nikon's lens roadmap for the Z series just got interesting...
When Nikon first introduced the Z mount last year, one of the lenses that launched alongside the Z6 and Z7 was the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f4 S zoom lens. While it was compact and weather sealed, a maximum constant aperture of f4 just doesn't let in enough light...
