NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black

Spanning an impressive wide-angle range, the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is an ultra-wide zoom for Nikon's FX-format Z-series mirrorless system. The broad field of view is especially well-suited to landscape, architectural, and astrophotography applications, and the constant f/4 maximum aperture maintains a consistent exposure throughout the zoom range. In regard to the optical design, the lens features four extra-low dispersion elements and four aspherical elements, which reduce a variety of aberrations and distortion to produce imagery with high sharpness, clarity, and accurate color rendering. Both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are used, too, to suppress flare and ghosting for greater color fidelity and higher contrast. Complementing the optics, a stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with a full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. A programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings. Additionally, the lens has a button-less retractable barrel to realize a more compact form factor when not in use.

Key Features and Benefits: An advanced ultra-wide-angle zoom 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 flares, ghosting, coma or chromatic, spherical, and axial aberration, even at the far edges of the frame. Plus it provides dirt, dust, and water-repelling safeguards A small lens for big ideas 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 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 - at weddings, ceremonies, and in video production - STM is a silent partner Filter-attachable lens The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S's front lens element is nearly flat, making it an excellent filter-attachable 14mm full-frame NIKKOR lens. This advancement in optical design makes it possible to add a circular polarizer to dramatically reduce reflections for the purpose of enhancing colors and increasing the 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 An essential video lens Create beautifully detailed establishing shots that draw the viewer in. Focus very close 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 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 advanced quiet Stepping Motor ensures smooth, clean focusing; focus breathing has been virtually eliminated for a consistent view as you zoom in or out 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. It provides additional electronic VR (e-VR) during video capture