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Nikon's f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for Z mount, from 2020. Launched at $2,399.95 (US). Who it suits: landscape, night-sky and architecture photographers on Nikon Z.
Why it exists. Jay Vannatter of Nikon Inc. said "The highly anticipated NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 and the powerful NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 lenses demonstrate the incredible innovation behind the Z series" (PR Newswire).
It is an f/2.8 ultra-wide at 650 g, and with the supplied HB-97 hood it takes 112mm screw-in filters.
Who should buy it? Nikon Z landscape and night-sky shooters who want f/2.8 at 14mm. Our gallery includes Dolomites reflections, the Lake District and a street scene.
Nikon Inc. announced the lens on September 16, 2020, with a US suggested retail price of $2,399.95 (PR Newswire).
It uses 16 elements in 11 groups with four ED and three aspherical elements, and a 9-blade aperture. Specs below are from Nikon Imaging.
Key specs for the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, from Nikon Imaging and Nikon's September 16, 2020 release. Source for each row in brackets.
| Format / range | Full-frame (FX) Z mount, 14–24mm, f/2.8 [Nikon Imaging] |
|---|---|
| Optics | 16 elements in 11 groups; 4 ED, 3 aspherical [Nikon Imaging] |
| Aperture | 9 blades; minimum f/22 [Nikon Imaging] |
| Close focus | 0.28 m; 0.13x [Nikon Imaging] |
| Filters | 112mm with HB-97 hood [Nikon Imaging] |
| Size / weight | 88.5 × 124.5 mm; 650 g [Nikon Imaging] |
| Announced / price | September 16, 2020; $2,399.95 (US) [Nikon release] |
Six photos taken with the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Nikon: Launched at $2,399.95 in 2020 (US).
Who it's for: Nikon Z landscape, astro and architecture photographers who want f/2.8 at 14mm.
Want something lighter? Nikon also makes the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S; see our review.
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