The 24 mm lens for the Z system costs 1100 euros. When open, 200 line pairs are missing in the centre of the image for a very good result. At the edges, the contrast is weak. But already at aperture 3.5, resolution and contrast in the centre reach a very high level, and the drop-off at the edges is visibly much lower...
Very good100/100
DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseDecember 2020
Very high resolution: even at open aperture, the lens on the demanding Z 7 provides the best possible resolution in the centre of the image
Minimal distortion
First class handling & weather protection
Significant vignetting at open aperture, but quickly corrected when stopped down.
High price
In short: the new 24mm lens for the Nikon Z system is very successful. With the adjustment ring, the photographer can set the aperture or exposure time when the autofocus is switched on. At 938 euros, it is definitely no bargain. However, due to the lack of alternatives, Z-photographers cannot avoid the lens. A Nikkor F lens with FTZ adapter is the only high-priced alternative so far (see left).
The Nikon lens delivered first-class values in the resolution test and also convinces with a natural reproduction of the blurred image areas.
The lens leaves image stabilisation to the internal system of the Z cameras. The price is relatively high, but fair considering the performance.
Wide-angle photography with available light is possible with this Nikon lens. The wide-angle focal length convinces with excellent imaging performance even at open aperture and high speed. Creative free-form effects are also possible despite the short focal length.
