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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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is 11 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 3 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (650 g vs 1600 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (141 mm vs 274 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal Length14-24 mm58 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/0.95
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight650 g1600 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Portrait
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    650 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

  • Length

    141 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
58 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
58 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Weight
650 g−950 g less
1600 g
Length
141 mm−133 mm less
274 mm
Diameter
86 mm
81 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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