Z 14-24mm F2.8 S

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #20 among Lenses. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, image quality, other, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, value for money.

Reviewers herald this lens for its exceptional, edge-to-edge sharpness, excellent contrast, and well-controlled aberrations, delivering professional-grade image quality. It's significantly smaller and lighter than its DSLR predecessor, making it much more portable without sacrificing its robust, weather-sealed build. A major upgrade is the versatile new filter system, which includes a special hood for large 112mm screw-on filters and a rear slot for gels. Combined with fast, silent autofocus and stellar control over flare and coma, it stands out as a fantastic, no-compromise tool for demanding genres like landscape, architecture, and astrophotography, perfectly completing Nikon's professional S-line trinity of zooms.

The most significant drawback is the lens's filter implementation. While the ability to use front filters is a welcome upgrade, the required 112mm size makes them large, expensive, and cumbersome to carry, detracting from the lens's portability gains. Its high price tag is another major consideration, positioning it as a substantial investment aimed squarely at professionals. While smaller than its predecessor, it remains a bulky optic, especially with the filter hood attached. Minor complaints include the lack of in-lens stabilization and less defined sun stars compared to some competitors.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 56m of video) with 222 pros and 89 cons extracted.

Pros (222)

Cons (89)

Review sources

• Nikon 14-24 "S" Review - For NIKON Z MOUNT CAMERAS by Darren Miles — 18 pros, 6 cons
• Nikkor Z 14-24mm f2.8 S Hands-on Review by TheCameraStoreTV — 17 pros, 4 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 S Lens Review + Real World Test! by Illuminationsfromtheattic — 13 pros, 7 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Review - The Nikkor F2.8 trio is complete! by DPReview TV — 13 pros, 7 cons
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f2.8 S Review | Sample Photos and Videos by Taylor Jackson — 17 pros, 1 cons
• A SOLID WORKHORSE! - Nikon Z6 II & Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Hands-on by Georges Cameras TV — 14 pros, 2 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 | Review After Purchasing for Astrophotography and Landscape Photography 10 pros, 6 cons
• Nikon 14-24 2.8 - Exquisitely Beautiful? by Russ & Loz Productions — 11 pros, 5 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8S. A First Quick look + Overview of how you can use filters. by Ricci Talks — 8 pros, 7 cons
• Nikon FINALLY Drops 2 REAL LENSES | 50 1.2 S and 14-24 2.8 S....but there's a PROBLEM!!! by Jared Polin — 10 pros, 5 cons
• Nikkor Z 50mm f1.2 S & Z 14-24mm f2.8 S Review: Nikon at their Best by TECH360.TV — 10 pros, 4 cons
• Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens Real World Review by Jason Halayko Photography — 9 pros, 5 cons
• Nikon 14-24mm F2.8G ED Lens | LONG TERM REVIEW! by Adrian Alford Photography — 11 pros, 3 cons
• BEST Filters I've Used! Landscape Photography - NiSi screw in Filters for Nikon z 14-24 f2.8 S lens 9 pros, 4 cons
• The Best Nikon Lens I’ve Ever Bought by Evan Ranft — 8 pros, 4 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24 2.8 S Wide Arrived | First Look, First Impressions - In The Park | Matt Irwin by Matt Irwin Photography — 9 pros, 3 cons
• Nikon 14 24mm f/2.8 S Nikkor Z Unboxing 9 pros, 2 cons
• Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 S - the very first unboxing in Canada. 9 pros, 2 cons
• Nikon Z9 & 14-24mm f/2.8 S Take The Best Portraits.. Here's Proof by ZWade Photo — 8 pros, 3 cons
• My Next Nikon Wide Angle Lens - Twice the Price, Twice as Good? by Thomas Heaton — 5 pros, 6 cons
• Nikon Z7ii (Z7 2) + Nikkor 14-24mm F2.8 S Camera and Lens Review 4 pros, 3 cons

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