Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SvsTamron 12-20mm F2.8
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
14-30mm / F4
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12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S suits you better
- Weight100g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-30mm in a single lens
When the 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S85mm long × 89mm diameter
- 12-20mm F2.8121.3mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 20mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 18cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 485g | 585g | −100g |
| Length | 85mm | 121.3mm | −36.3mm |
| Diameter | 89mm | 90mm | −1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | — | No data |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S relative to 12-20mm F2.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
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12-20mm F2.8
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