The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED with a length of 124mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S weighs 650g, which means it is 235g (26%) lighter than the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED which has a weight of 885g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28.5mm .
