The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 14-30mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 135g, which means it is 350g (72%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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 .
