{"id":80470,"date":"2026-05-27T06:35:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=80470"},"modified":"2026-06-06T07:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:28:02","slug":"review-nikon-nikkor-z-14-24mm-f-2-8-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-z-14-24mm-f-2-8-s\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S on a Nikon Z7II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

Nikon has a history of producing outstanding ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses, including the long-standing top-tier F-mount 14\u201324mm f\/2.8. They kicked off the mirrorless Z lineup with the excellent 14\u201330mm f\/4, and after a while they really went big by releasing the fast Z 14\u201324mm f\/2.8. It\u2019s fast enough to handle dark indoor scenes or even night photography. While this lens definitely isn\u2019t budget-friendly, its price and Nikon\u2019s track record set the expectation that it should deliver well above-average performance. Let\u2019s check it out!<\/p>\n

\"camera-icon2\"I tested this lens on a 46 Mp<\/a> Nikon Z7ii<\/a> (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"\"You can see this review as\u00a0a\u00a0YouTube\u00a0video\u00a0here<\/a>!
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Sample Images<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @21mm f\/9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @24mm f\/5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @14mm f\/5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @14mm f\/3.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @14mm f\/9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @16mm f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @24mm f\/5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @24mm f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @14mm f\/3.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @24mm f\/5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @14mm f\/5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | @20mm f\/16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most of the sample images in this review and many more can be found in higher resolution here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Focal Length<\/td>\n14\u201324 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of View<\/td>\n114\u00b0 to 84\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
# of Aperture Blades<\/td>\n9 (rounded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Aperture<\/td>\nf\/2.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min Aperture<\/td>\nf\/22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min Focus Distance (Magnification)<\/td>\n0.28 m (0.13x)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filter Size<\/td>\n112mm (with included lens hood)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens Mount<\/td>\nNikon Z<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n650 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size (D x L)<\/td>\n88.5 mm x 124.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elements\/Group<\/td>\n16 elements in 11 groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Buy new: <\/strong>Amazon (anywhere)<\/a>, B&H<\/a> for $1897 (Affiliate links)<\/em>
\nBuy used: <\/strong>eBay.com<\/a>, ebay.de<\/a> from $1530 (Advertisement)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Disclosure<\/span><\/h2>\n

I bought this lens for test and review purposes.<\/p>\n

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Nikon nikkor Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S on a Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Handling and Build Quality<\/span><\/h2>\n

The build quality of the 14\u201324mm is pretty spectacular, and you notice it right away when you start handling it. It feels solid, with tight, confident assembly. The next thing you notice is the weight \u2014 in a good way. At only 650 g, it\u2019s surprisingly light for a lens with these specs. The only lens in this category that comes in even lighter is the Sony 16\u201335mm f\/2.8 GM II. This is partly achieved by a body made mostly of hard plastic, though the lens mount is metal. You can also use rear gel filters with the Nikon Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S, but the only way to attach or remove them is by taking the lens off your camera.<\/p>\n

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Starting from the rear, the lens has an A\u2013M switch for setting it to AF or MF. Just ahead of that is a customizable control ring, which by default adjusts the aperture but can be reassigned to handle a variety of other settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

Next is the OLED display with a DISP button that lets you toggle what\u2019s shown \u2014 working aperture, focus distance, or focal length. There\u2019s also an L-Fn function button that can be set as a focus-hold button or assigned to other functions. Moving forward, you get a generously sized rubberised zoom ring, followed by a rubberised manual-focus ring that turns smoothly and responds well when focusing manually. Like all Nikon AF lenses, this one also has manual override, so you can fine-tune focus manually even while the camera and lens are set to autofocus.<\/p>\n

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Nikon nikkor Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Autofocus speed usually isn\u2019t a top priority in ultra-wide-angle lenses, but in this case, it\u2019s accurate and reasonably fast. It does produce a faint whirring sound while focusing. Interestingly, when you switch to video, the AF slows down a bit and becomes completely silent.<\/p>\n

It is a weather-sealed lens, with a visible rubber gasket around the metal mount.\u00a0 Nikon claims superior dust and drip resistance with sealing under all moving parts.<\/p>\n

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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f\/2.8 S | lens caps and hoods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The lens comes with two different hoods and matching front caps. The smaller hood is made of hard, rigid plastic and lets you use a standard lens cap. The larger hood includes a much bigger cap and allows you to mount front filters. The insides of the hoods are treated so that they look like they have a layer of black velvet, which helps minimise reflections. That\u2019s a nice extra touch. Nikon has released a Neutral Colour NC filter and a Circular Polarising filter specifically for this lens. With a massive 112 mm filter thread, the filters end up being fairly expensive, though, Nikon’s 112mm circular polarising filter has a $600 price tag. Something cool about the larger lens hood is that it also fits the 14-30mm f\/4 S, 24-70mm f\/2.8 S, and 70-200mm f\/2.8 S. This means if you get one filter, you can use it on 4 lenses just by swapping the same lens hood.<\/p>\n