Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens Gets Silver Award at DPReview (90% Overall Score)
DPReview completed their full in-depth review for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens (tested on the Nikon Z6 II). And this NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens gets an impressive 90% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens Key Features:
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Four ED and Three Aspherical Elements
- ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Programmable Control Ring
- Information OLED Panel and L.Fn Button
- Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
- Accepts 112mm Filters and Rear Gels
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
What we like
- Lightweight and compact for its class
- Comprehensive weather-sealing
- Very sharp and free of most optical aberrations
- Very fast autofocus
- Handy multi-function OLED display
- A choice of front or rear filters
- Works well for video too
What we don’t
- Wide open sharpness drops off quickly as you move away from image center
- Bokeh can be distracting due to soap bubble effect
- Double-edged bokeh in transitions zones
- More expensive than its DSLR equivalent
- Front filters are huge, expensive and require a bulky hood/lens cap
Conclusion from DPReview:
The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S brings its famed DSLR-era lens to its mirrorless format, in a more compact lightweight formula with an option for (albeit very large 112mm) filters. It’s sharp wide open at all focal lengths, and any corner softness is dealt with by stopping down a couple of stops. Autofocus is swift and silent, and aberrations are very well controlled, with only busy bokeh being our primary concern with this lens, optically.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens: $2,396.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z6 II body: $1,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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