Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for wide-angle and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Specs are the makers' published figures; some weights and filter sizes come from a lens database quoting them.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14-30mm | 17-28mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 485 g | 450 g |
| Filter thread | 82mm | 67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S covers 14-30mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 covers 17-28mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- Filters are not shared: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S takes 82mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 takes 67mm
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SSee price on Amazon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is a 14-30mm f/4 zoom, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a 17-28mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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