Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20070
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2019 2010
Release Date 2019-01-08
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
Last known price 1147 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 3,1
Aperture
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED and 4 aspherical elements + Nano Crystal Coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 14-30 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 16 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 83 mm
Length 85 mm 114 mm
Weight 485 gr 800 gr
Other
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-86 HB-50
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A