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NikkorCinema·NIKON Z mount
Nikkor Z 24mm F/1.8 S
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length24mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypeCinema · Wide · Prime
Weight450 g
Filter size72 mm
Physical length96.5 mm
Min focus distance0.25 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements12
Groups10
Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorMarkus Stamm
Review Rating6
Other FeaturesStepping motor (STM), electronic aperture, customizable control ring, dust and moisture sealings
Review VerdictThe Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S is a mixed bag. It's certainly not a bad lens and has its strengths, but also a few downsides. Of all the current Nikkor Z f/1.8 primes, this is the weakest. The image center is quite sharp straight from the maximum aperture. But the borders and corners are fairly soft at large apertures. If you want very good sharpness across the whole frame, you need to stop the lens down to the range of f/4 to f/8. Vignetting is quite high at large apertures, but software correction can take care of that. CA's are well controlled and image distortion is moderate. The bokeh quality of the lens is on a surprisingly high level for such a wide angle lens. The build quality is on the same high level as the other f/1.8 Nikkor Z primes. Given its mixed performance, the current retail price of around 900 EUR/1000 USD feels like a bit too much for what the lens offers. However, if you have a particular use-case which requires this focal length, combined with the large aperture, there is currently only this lens... or 3rd-party options, which are more affordable, but may come with even more weaknesses than the Nikkor.
Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":6,"Price/Performance":5}
Review Published2025-06-02T23:07:33+00:00
Optical Construction12 elements in 10 groups (inc. 1x ED and 4x aspherical elements, and elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Field Notes02
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm F/1.8 S is a 24mm prime wide-angle lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras, intended for low-light and general wide-angle use with a maximum aperture of f/1.8.
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