The FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Core Unit Kit for Nikon 14-24mm Lensis a two-piece assembly designed to be used in combination with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Core Unit, a WonderPana 145 Core Unit, or a WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring. A WonderPana Core Unit or a WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring with the WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket attached can then allow for the convenient use of two 2.5 to 4.0mm-thick filters measuring 6.6" wide, or one 2.5 to 4.0mm-thick filter measuring 6.6" wide along with one FotodioX 145mm round filter behind it.

Use of this holder bracket is easily accomplished by separately attaching its two assembly pieces to opposite sides of a WonderPana Core Unit or a WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring using the six included brass short-screws. Pre-tapped threaded inserts along the edge of a WonderPana Core Unit or FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring accommodate those screws and ensure correct positioning of the two assembly pieces so that they are positioned parallel to each other and can hold a 6.6"-wide filter between them. The combined WonderPana Core Unit, or WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring, and WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket can then be attached to a compatible lens.

For WonderPana Core Units that consist of a rear lens collar and a front filter holder, pre-tapped threaded inserts along the edge of the front filter holder accommodate the six brass short-screws for correct positioning of the WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket's two assembly pieces. Once the holder bracket and a front filter holder are combined, and the separate collar has been slid over the rear of a compatible lens until it has achieved a secure fit, the front filter holder with the attached holder bracket can be screwed onto the front of the installed rear lens collar.

After being fitted onto a compatible lens, the bearing design of the WonderPana FreeArc Core Units and WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Rings allows a WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket to be rotated 360°. This permits the use of graduated neutral density and other filters that are enhanced by varied positioning. While a WonderPana 145 Core Unit does not include a 360° rotating mechanism, eight pre-tapped threaded inserts all around its edge allows the WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket to be installed in 45° increments so that rectangular filters placed within it can be angled to the best approximate position relative to the subject in front of the camera.

The FotodioX WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket provides two pairs of filter slots, a configuration that accommodates two compatible rectangular filters. For each rectangular filter that is placed within one of the holder bracket's slots, its position can be secured using the included brass long-screws. Pre-tapped threaded inserts along the outside of the holder bracket allow the long-screws to each apply pressure to a spring-loaded retainer within each filter slot. When a pair of the long-screws are used, the level of grip upon a rectangular filter can be varied, which can complement the use of graduated filters whose effect can be adjusted to better suit changing lighting conditions or creative demands by sliding them up or down within a filter slot.

Each FotodioX WonderPana Core Unit or WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring includes front filter threads, which allow a FotodioX 145mm round filter to be used along with this filter holder. If a 145mm round filter is used on the attached WonderPana Core Unit or WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring, the rectangular filter slot closest to the rear of the holder bracket becomes unavailable. The WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket features a lightweight, aluminum-alloy construction that has a corrosion-resistant, black anodized finish for durability. A rigid pouch is included for storage and transport.

For Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED    WonderPana FreeArc Core Unit, Lens Cap    WonderPana 6.6" Holder Bracket    145mm Solid Neutral Density 3.0 Filter    1000x Filter Factor, 10-Stop    Darkens Entire Image    6.6 x 8.5" Graduated ND 0.6 Filter    Soft-Edged Line of Transition    Up to 4x Filter Factor, 2-Stop    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas

• When used with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Core Unit, a WonderPana 145 Core Unit, or a WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring, allows for the convenient use of two filters measuring 6.6" wide, or one filter measuring 6.6" wide along with one FotodioX 145mm round filter installed on a Core Unit or FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring
• Provides two pairs of filter slots, a configuration that accommodates up to two 2.5 to 4.0mm-thick rectangular filters
• Allows up to two compatible rectangular filters to be rotated 360° when used with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Core Unit or WonderPana FreeArc Aluminum Step-Up Ring
• When used with a WonderPana 145 Core Unit, allows up to two compatible rectangular filters to be installed in 45° increments so that a filter placed within it can be angled to the best approximate position relative to the subject in front of the camera
• Ability to vary grip on each installed rectangular filter to complement the use of graduated filters whose effect can be adjusted to better suit changing lighting conditions or creative demands by sliding them up or down within a filter slot
• Lightweight, aluminum-alloy construction with a corrosion-resistant, black anodized finish for durability
• Rigid pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How noisy its motors are while autofocusing? I've purchased Z 20mm 1.8S and it has pretty noticeable noise which can be clearly heard on video recordings. I'm researching if I had better to purchase the zoom instead if its autofocus is on the same low level of noise as Z 24-70 2.8S.

A: From our in-store testing, we are unable to perceive any focusing noises from the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S during photo or video AF-S and AF-C modes.

Q: 2. Where is this lens manufacturered?

A: The country of origin for this lens would be the country of THAILAND

Q: 3. How is it for city light starbursts? I'm looking for a wide lens for city lights. I really love voigtlander starbursts but I see they are limited so far with the Z Mount.

A: The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens may be used for city light starbursts if you use a small aperture on the lens (i.e., f/11, f/16, or f/22). As the lens has nine (9) aperture blades and lenses with an odd number of aperture blades create twice as many starbursts, this lens would produce 18-point starbursts.

Q: 4. What is the size of the gel filter slot?

A: The filter slot is approximately 1.5" wide, but it only accepts gel filters which will need to be trimmed to fit exactly.

Q: 5. How would this work shooting real estate video?

A: Yes the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens is a good option for real estate videos as it is very wide and you can place a large angle of the room in the video.

Q: 6. I’d like to use this lens on my canon r5. Can you suggest any adapter ?

A: There are no adapters that will allow you to use Nikon Z lenses, such as the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens, on Canon RF camera bodies.

Q: 7. Does the new 14-24 lens have the same petal design as the F mount lens? I have a Progray filter holder/filters that works great and I wouldn't want to change my filter system. I know the new lens has two petal adapters, but not sure it's the like the older version.

A: The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens requires a different filter holder than the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens. The petal design is different.

Q: 8. Will a polarizer filter plus a nd filter vignette when used together with this lens or must a combination polarizer/nd be purchased?

A: There is no vignetting when you stack two filters (112mm size), attach on the Nikon HB-97 Lens Hood which is available in the box with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens.

Q: 9. Have any of you tested the Z 20 mm f1.8 prime or the Z 24 mm f1.8 prime to the 20 mm and/or 24 mm on this Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens, particularly for astro images? I'm a big fan of the old Ai-S 20 mm and 24 mm focal lengths and am wondering if the 20 mm and 24 mm focal distances on this zoom are as good (or nearly as good) as the new Z primes of the same focal lengths. I'm debating between buying the primes or the zoom. Thanks for your time, Andy

A: This lens or a Z 20mm f/1.8 would be excellent for astrophotography. There are some samples images for the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens showing these types of images.

Q: 10. nikon 1.4 teleconverter

A: No, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens is not compatible with any Nikon teleconverters.