The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR 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. PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S with a length of 85mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR 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. PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR weighs 440g, 9% (45g) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S's weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has the Pentax KAF3 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 45mm .
On the other hand, the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has a focal range of 28-105mm and 3.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 157.5mm .
