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2026-04-28T14:49:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Allows for some great shots

Most of the times when I use a super wide lens, I'll need the aperture on the higher side to make sure everything is crisp. This achieves everything I could want in a super wide lens.

Matt E.

2025-12-16T07:49:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Item just as described and the shipping was fast and well packaged

John D.

2025-10-27T10:43:15

Rated 5 out of 5

A flawless workhorse that will stay in my bag forever.

This lens is flawless. I literally do not have a single negative thing to say about it. Sharp everywhere at every focal length, easily fits filters (get slim - a regular B+W polarizer will vignette), is tiny and weighs a negligible amount. I do tons of professional work with this lens and not once have I ever thought an image I'm delivering to a client could have been improved with a different lens. If you're considering this lens just get it.

Julius S.

2024-09-10T14:40:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great size and image quality

Fantastic lens. A portable wide angle zoom with superb image quality. Blows my old nikon 14-28 f2.8 out of the water.

HELMUT S.

2024-02-27T17:03:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Use it more than expected.

I took this lens on a hike in the desert and I am blown away with how fast it focuses and the image rendering is superb. Distortion is way less then I expected for such a wide lens. I actually like it a lot more and use it a lot more than I expected. I am happy with my decision to give it a try. It's a keeper and perfect for landscape work and more.

Tony B.

2024-01-01T10:49:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect lens

It's an amazing lens. very slightly to take and absolutely good image quality you can get. Definitely recemmond.

Tommy

2023-12-31T03:46:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good wide lens

As far as now my experience has been really good with this lens. I have my doubts mostly because I read some reviews with poor qualifications. My opinion is 180 degrees different. Sharp images, nice wide views, small weight. Good performance.

Leonardo O.

2023-11-11T06:30:55

Rated 5 out of 5

A superb mate for Nikon's latest 45mp sensors. Ideal for property photography.

I have tried nearly all the wide angle zooms for the Nikon F and Z mounts. This is the best to date. It is wonderfully sharp and contrasty. Some might say too contrasty, but paired with the latest Nikon sensors, there is enough information in the shadow areas, even the edges that have been modified by de-vignetting algorithms, to bring information to bear. The lens is far more usable than the 14-24mm f2.8 being lighter and more responsive.

Andrew H.

2023-11-08T06:58:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful images

I can't believe that I waited so long to buy this lens. For landscape photography it's a must-have. So happy with getting that extra width over my 24-70mm f2.8. Absolutely love this lens.

Attie

2023-11-01T06:01:26

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent

I've never owned a lens this wide before and I find it has a bit of a learning curve in terms of focus area and keeping the camera level. I am still experimenting with the focus area settings and find the image quality to be excellent.

William K.

2023-10-01T05:56:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Small, light, wonderfully sharp.

Although I haven't had much chance to really get out and dig deep into this lens, I do like it a lot. Small, light, easy to carry, wonderfully sharp. 82mm filters are a joy compared to the old 14-24mm f/2.8 F mount, which needed a 3rd party adapter to use filters. My only gritch (and it's a small one) is the need to rotate the zoom ring before taking photos. It's the only lens I own that requires that. Even my 24-120mm f/4S doesn't. I suppose there's a reason, but I can't imagine what that reason is. Even so, it's not such a big deal as to stand in the way of a great little lens.

Don R.

2023-09-28T11:54:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for a landscape photographer

Wow what a lens. Light and very packable for hikes.

GERALD F.

2023-09-17T12:09:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lens that takes 82 mm filters!

Ery good lens. Cover everything fro landscape to street photo. 82 mm filters on a 14 mm lens is great!

Bengt F.

2023-09-14T07:50:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens

Amazing lens, Sharp, lightweight. No regrets buying this lens!

Jeanmarie A.

2023-09-14T04:11:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Landscape and Architectural Lens

Great landscaping lens. Also it's perfect for my new venture which is architectural photography. I'm very happy that I purchased it.

Alan C.

2023-08-28T16:47:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have lens!

Awesome Lens! Nice quality, great results at a decent price!

Carey N.

2023-08-26T11:40:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Z-tastic !

I'm so impressed with the wide angle abilities of this lens, sharp, clear, fast, quite. It has so many possibilities at f/4 without the need for a flash when combined with my Z6ii. Can't wait to get some fall waterfall photos but the photos I'm sharing were the very first outing with it.

Nathan F.

2023-08-26T05:07:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth Owning

It's lightweight and is a good lens to have on the camera when "Walking around". It creates very good "Sun bursts" (Those rays emanating from the sun when when the sun is peeking from behind a tree or rock). I do have a bit of trouble locking/unlocking the lens hood but that might be my fault. Overall I am glad I bought this lens.

Howard W.

2023-07-14T08:20:03

Rated 5 out of 5

An Awesome Ultra-Wide option for the Nikon Z Mount!

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens is an outstanding ultra-wide option for the Nikon Z System! Center sharpness is excellent throughout the aperture range, up to about f/13, after which diffraction has a small effect, as with most lenses. The 14mm coverage is vastly wider than the standard 24mm, and as such, this is a fantastic lens for tight spaces or expansive landscape scenes. Build quality is up to the "S" standard, and the beauty of this over the much more pricey Nikkor Z `4-28 f/2.8 S is that you can use 82mm screw-in filters! Highly recommended!

Steve S.

2023-06-29T08:40:36

Rated 5 out of 5

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is an Awesome ultra-wide lens that permits easy filter attachment!

I got the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S for landscape photography, and I can say that it is super-sharp in the center, with only slight sharpness fall-off and some vignetting in extreme edges of the image. The overall image quality is superb, and the handling is good as well, despite the need to rotate the zoom ring to enable usage, ala the Nikkor 24-70 f/4 zoom. The 82mm filter thread makes it easy to ues filters like the excellent Hoya NXT Plus Circular Polarizer, and the Hoya UV filter for lens protection, which I recommend. Please see attached image taken using the Polarizing filter, showing a very high level of sharpness and image detail. I highly recommend this NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and the Hoya filter kit!

Steve S.

2023-06-04T05:36:24

Rated 5 out of 5

My wedding go to lens in tight areas

Shot a live job at a wedding this weekend with a Z6II. I'm 100% pleased with the performance. I used flas with 25%, but 75% without and I'm really pleased at the outcome. Very little post processing. I shot everything in manual mode. In very tight rooms, it is my now go to lens. Very little lens flare and very little distortion if you carefully frame your subjects.

Marnedog

2023-03-23T04:39:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Lens

This is my most used lens and primary use is for real estate. I always shoot at f8 for depth of field so the 2.8 lens was not really important in this case also it goes to 30mm which means I almost never have to swap the lens when on sight. also for video this lens is way better than its 2.8 big brother due to the fact it is smaller and lighter and that is always better when using a gimbal.

Richard W.

2023-02-04T10:10:46

Rated 2 out of 5

Lens case in Essentials Kit doesn't fit lens.

You would think that the Slinger lens case included in the essentials kit would fit the lens. Unfortunately, the provided lens case doesn't fit the lens purchased.

EVAN R.

2022-07-25T13:38:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding lens

Outstanding lens at an outstanding price and service

Kevin M.

2022-05-30T11:44:40

Rated 5 out of 5

ok

I have extensively used this lens for over two weeks ... The Lens is great in every way!! I have been shooting Nikon for over 50yrs,, I never understood why someone would use anything but the Nikon lenses...

JOHN Y.

2022-05-09T09:33:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value in a very good super wide angle lens

This lens replaced my Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8. I never shoot a wide lens wide open so the loss of one stop is not an issue for me. The lens is smaller and lighter than my old F mount lens. Plus the ability to zoom to 30mm makes it more useful as well. Takes screw in filters and the optical quality is very good. A bit of distortion as with any lens this wide but correctable in software.

Kevin C.

2022-04-12T13:19:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it. Long live the f/4 pro lenses.

Fantastic wide angle lens. I'm usually doing landscape so f/2.8 is rare for me (so is f/4). I usually use this lens at f/5.6 and f/8 and it's really the sweet spot for great image quality for the lens. If I had one gripe it would be the fact that it needs to extend to work. But it's a minor complaint and the size and weight benefits with that design are more important to me anyway.

Dustin B.

2022-03-10T15:32:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 14-30

Great lens and extremely sharp.

Barry P.

2022-03-09T07:43:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lightweight landscape lens

This is my primary lens for backpacking, its weight is unbeatable and the IQ is fantastic for such a small package. I carry it on my Z7 on a capture clip and it's very comfortable.

Austin V.

2022-03-07T07:34:39

Rated 5 out of 5

NISI CPL--excellent product

My first NISI purchase. I bought this CPL for my 14-30 f/4 and 28-70 f/2.8 Z mounts. No vignetting. Great color rendition. Fits secure into the lens filter threads. I highly recommend this product. You can be sure that I'll be purchasing additional NISI filters from Adorama in the near future.

RICHARD M.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Series

    NIKKOR Z

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Ultra-wide zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon Z

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film/Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Autofocus
    Manual Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Internal Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    11" (0.28m) from focal plane at all zoom positions

  • Distance Information

    Yes (Visible in EVF with manual focusing)

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    14 to 30mm

  • Angle Of View

    114 to 72 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    N/A

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.16x

  • Lens Coating

    Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating
    Fluorine Coating

  • Aspherical Elements

    4

  • ED Glass Elements

    4

  • Filter Size

    82mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements / 12 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions

    3.5 x 3.3" (8.89 x 8.38cm)

  • Weight

    17.1 oz (484.78g)

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    Moisture-resistant

  • Dust Resistant

    Yes

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm

Perspective that awakens the imagination
The ultra-wide zoom. A travel and landscape photographers' go-to lens for establishing a sense of place and pushing perspective. Capable of scenic photography that's consistently sharp throughout the entire frame. Video so clean and smooth it rivals real life and elevates the look and feel of camera movement. And for the first time in a full-frame ultra-wide lens, the creative and practical flexibility of attachable filters. The possibilities are as wide-reaching as the 14-30mm field of view. This is a lens that embodies the spirit of Z.

A next-generation ultra-wide angle zoom

Breakthrough performance and capabilities
A compact 14 to 30mm zoom range with a fixed f/4 aperture and outstanding image quality. Experience edge-to-edge sharpness even when shooting wide open. Shoot stills or video in near-silence. This is an essential lens for travel, adventure, events, video and everything in between.

Superior optical performance
Impressive aberration correction-virtually zero flare, ghosting, coma or chromatic, spherical and axial aberration, even at the far edges of the frame. Plus dirt, dust and water-repelling safeguards.

A small lens for big ideas

14-30mm full-frame perspective
Smoothly go from an ultra-wide 14mm view to a more natural perspective of 30mm. Capture subjects less than a foot away with fully-immersive backgrounds and expansive vistas with detail and sharpness from corner to far-reaching corner. The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is perfect for adding depth and drama to stills and video and its outstanding portability makes it an ideal partner for compact Z series cameras.

Fixed f/4 aperture
The large-diameter Z Mount gathers more light, especially at the frame edges. Shoot wide open while maintaining high image quality across the entire zoom range without affecting exposure. The 14-30mm f/4 exemplifies what's possible with NIKKOR Z lenses.

Space-saving design
A retractable lens mechanism collapses the lens down to a mere 3.5 inches and locks it in place for safe and minimal packing.

Smooth, quiet autofocus
Nikon's Stepping Motor (STM) provides smooth, fast and quiet autofocusing. Where camera noise is an issue-weddings, ceremonies and in video production-STM is a silent partner.

World's first 14mm filter-attachable lens
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S's front lens element is nearly flat, making it the first filter-attachable 14mm full frame NIKKOR lens. This advancement in optical design makes it possible to add an 82mm circular polarizer to dramatically reduce reflections for the purpose of enhancing colors and increasing contrast. Add a neutral-density filter to reduce light intensity and decrease shutter speed-perfect for emphasizing motion blur or for video applications where large apertures need to be used in daylight.

Set the scene

An essential video lens
Create beautifully detailed establishing shots that draw the viewer in. Focus as close as approx. 11 inches for story-telling context in wide, tight interiors. This is an indispensable lens with an essential angle of view for serious videographers and filmmakers. The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S's small, agile design feels as at home in a hand as it does in a rig. Either way, Z's advanced 5-axis VR and additional electronic VR image stabilization effectively eliminate unwanted camera shake and vibration. The new quiet stepping motor ensures smooth, clean focusing; focus breathing has been virtually eliminated for a consistent view as you zoom in or out.

The front line of an imaging revolution

Next-generation Z design and optics
Z lenses, perfectly matched to Z camera bodies, are designed with a sense of consistency that combines reliability and beauty with next-dimension optical performance for freedom in image creation.

Customizable Control Ring
Can be used for manual focusing (default), aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording) or exposure compensation.

Dust and Drip Resistant
Extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, especially around all moving parts of the lens barrel, for worry-free durability.

Dual Detect 5 Axis VR
Uses the Z cameras' superior in-camera image stabilization system for up to 5 stops of pitch, roll, yaw, X and Y shake correction. Additional electronic VR (e-VR) during video capture.

Technology

Stepping Motor
NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

Aspherical Lens
A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.

Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.

IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

Fluorine Coat
Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon's fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon's fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.

Super Integrated Coating
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.