Smart_Photography_-_September_2019

FINAL SCORE

VERDICT

This is a very sharp ultra-wide-angle lens.

If you are into photographing landscapes,

interiors or architecture photography, then

this is a must-have lens for you. Best Buy!

Design and Build Quality 17/20

Key Features 17/20

Ergonomics 17/20

Performance

Autofocus 4/5

Sharpness 5/5

Distortion control 4/5

Aberrations 4/5

Darkening of corners 4/5

Extra features 3/5

Sub-Total 24/30

Value for Money 7.5/10

• Extremely sharp


• Ability to
  attach filters


• Lightweight
  
  
  • 82 mm filter
    diameter
  
  
  
  

PLUS MINUS

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Mount: Nikon Z mount, Full frame

Focal length: 14-30 mm

Aperture range: f/4-22

Angle of view: 114-72 degrees; 90-50

degrees with DX sensors

Focussing system: Internal focussing

Min. focus distance: 0.28 m (0.92 feet) at all

focal lengths

Diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded)

Filter diameter: 82 mm

Dimensions: Approx. 89 mm max. dia. x 85

mm with lens retracted

Weight: Approx. 495 g with lens hood

controlled; there was a wee-bit barrel

distortion at 14 mm that’s not worth

talking about. (Note that if you use

Adobe Photoshop CC 2019, it has a

built-in lens profile for the 14-30 mm

lens, which will automatically correct

any such distortion.) Corner darkening

with the lens wide open at 14 mm was

negligible, which is a sign of a carefully

designed lens. Overall, very good

performance for such a wide-angle zoom

lens.

Value for Money

The Nikkor Z 14-30 mm f/4 S lens is

available at an MRP of Rs.99,950. At this

price and performance, the lens is good

value for money. |SP

Camera: Nikon Z7

Aperture: f/8

Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec

Focal Length: 14.0 mm

ISO: 800

82.5%

Rohinton Mehta

http://www.smartphotography.in September 2019 | Smart Photography | 99