Today Nikon announced another killer lens for its new Z line-up of lenses, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S. It is the first announcement of 2019 for the new Nikon Z mount and it is something many Nikon Z6 and Z7 owners have been anxiously waiting for. The main reason for the excitement is that this particular lens is not only the first ultra wide-angle lens for the Nikon Z-series cameras, but also world’s first lens that can go as wide as 14mm with a filter thread. Previously, all ultra-wide angle lenses required the use of expensive filter kits and large filters to be able to use polarizing and ND filters (due to bulky front elements). However, Nikon has been able to design the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S with a nearly flat front lens element, which allows the lens to mount 82mm filters. Additionally, Nikon was able to take a full advantage of the large diameter of the Z mount and optimize the performance of the lens to be able to deliver maximum sharpness, even when using high-resolution camera bodies like the Z7. Lastly, thanks to its retractable design and a very compact build, the lens only measures 85mm in length and weighs a total of 485 grams. These are significant size and weight savings when compared to Nikon’s own 14-24mm f/2.8G lens that measures 98mm in length and weighs a whopping 1 kg. All this makes the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S one of the most versatile ultra wide-angle lenses made in the history of optics.
from Photography Life https://photographylife.com/news/nikon-z-14-30mm-f-4-s-announcement#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nikon-z-14-30mm-f-4-s-announcement
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