How do you know that it is "Plasticky" without even handling it?
I think you will find that the bonus Nikon 82mm NC Filter is a retailer specific addition to the promotion. A little unusual to offer a A$200 cash back at time of release to secure orders up front - good ploy.
No doubt the 14-30S will be of similar construction as the 24-70S, and there are many who have expressed (IMO valid) concerns about how well these designs will stand up to heavy/long term use/abuse without possible image degradation, weather sealing fails etc. Jared Polin and others have expressed build quality concerns. My own camera dealer is very wary, as they've been burned by a number of major Nikon QC fails in the past; they tend to push Sony these days.
Also possible they may have a better cut with Sony to help sell cameras. Also a customer is more likely to buy several Sony lenses (switchers) than Nikon Z - it’s a bigger business for the store.
Used the SIgma 14-24 f2.8 this past week and it was way to bulky and heavy. Adding on the Lee adapter to use the SW150 Mark 2 system was a bigger pain in the ass. Looking forward to the 14-30. Even with the 82mm thread it's not nearly as bulky and heavy as the Sigma 2.8.Yes it will have the same construction as the "kit" lens, but my no means is either a "kit" lens in the sense of the word.
Did you order from CHA? z I got my Z7 from them this weekI didn't preorder, but I'm first in line at my local camera store
Amazon is now listing an availability date of April 18. Kits with this lens show as "Available"
The Adorama penalty may well come into play for me. They say it will be released the 18th, but can't promise it'll ship before they close. If it doesn't get shipped before that, it won't arrive til May.
