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Imatest: Nikon 18-35/G vs Z14-30

 
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Topic starter October 12, 2023 6:36 am  

I use Nikon AF-S 18-35 removed link G with my Z6 to take mainly photos of architecture outside or inside buildings and churches. Sometimes a slightly wider angle would make me more comfortable.

I am considering replacing the current lens with a Z 14-30/4 s, but I would not like to lose the sharpness of the 18-35 between 18 and 24 mm of focal length.

For example, comparing the iMatest graphs @24mm of the two lenses published by Photography Life I find the following values:

 

Z lens @ 24mm f4 (center-mid-corner)

3210 - 1934 - 1930

F lens @ 24mm f4 (center-mid-corner)

3366- 2404 - 1771

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Z lens @ 24mm f5.6 (center-mid-corner)

3265 - 2363 - 2418

F lens @ 24mm f5.6 (center-mid-corner)

3406 - 2781 - 2284

—————

Z lens @ 24mm f8 (center-mid-corner)

2720 - 2440 - 2316

F lens @ 24mm f8 (center-mid-corner)

3361 - 2942 - 1994

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Z lens @ 24mm f11 (center-mid-corner)

2338 - 2169 - 1975

F lens @ 24mm f11 (center-mid-corner)

3113 - 2613 - 1635

Am I wrong? Am I comparing apples and pears?

Thank you.

 


   
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