Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens

The NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens from Nikon is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It features a flexible-yet-exacting design, advanced optics, and a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. This lens is specifically designed to deliver outstanding image quality and versatility in various shooting situations.

Key Features:

Optics
– Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a focal length range of 14-24mm, ideal for capturing expansive landscapes and architecture.
– Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and precise depth of field control.
– Four extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements minimize aberrations and distortion, ensuring high sharpness, clarity, and accurate rendering.
– ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings, along with a Super Integrated Coating, reduce flare, ghosting, and surface reflections, resulting in improved contrast and color accuracy.

Autofocus and Manual Focus
– Stepping motor enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance suitable for both still photography and videography.
– Full-time manual focus override allows for precise focus adjustments.
– Internal focusing design maintains the lens’ length during focusing, resulting in faster focusing speeds.
– Focus breathing is minimized to ensure a consistent field of view when changing focus.

Physical Design
– OLED information panel on the top of the lens displays aperture setting, focus distance, and depth of field figures, providing quick and convenient access to essential settings.
– Assignable L.Fn button allows for custom function assignment, providing seamless control over exposure settings and other functions.
– Electromagnetic aperture mechanism ensures stable exposure control, especially useful for fast continuous shooting.
– Rounded nine-blade diaphragm creates a pleasing bokeh, enhancing shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
– Dust- and moisture-resistant construction makes the lens durable and reliable in challenging weather conditions.
– HB-97 Lens Hood, included with the lens, allows for the use of 112mm threaded filters on the front of the lens.
– Slot for inserting cut gels and other filter sheets is available on the rear of the lens.

The NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens delivers exceptional optical performance, precise autofocus, and a range of convenient features, making it a versatile tool for photographers and videographers working in a wide range of shooting scenarios.