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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S — 14–24mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 — 26mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$299

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

Travel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S wins 1 categories·NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 wins 4 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Length (23.5 mm vs 141 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Weight (125 g vs 650 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.07 ×)
  • BNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Focal Length14-24 mm26 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight650 g125 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm52 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

86 × 141 mm

650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

70 × 24 mm

125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is 118mm longer and 16mm wider than NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is 525 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Portrait
4.5Fair
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
7.0Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
0.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weather sealing

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.07 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED

  • Length

    23.5 mm vs 141 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    125 g vs 650 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
26 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
26 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
8
Groups
12
7
Special elements
Aspherical
2 Aspherical, 1 ED
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×3.6× more
0.07 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Weight
650 g
125 g−525 g less
Length
141 mm
23.5 mm−118 mm less
Diameter
86 mm
70 mm−16 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
52 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
7
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.