Quick answer
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 25-50mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S is a standard zoom lens covering 25-50mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 25-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 600 g
- Length
- 112 mm
- Diameter
- 75 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S?
At 25-50mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 25–50mm | 39.6–71.5° | 46.8–81.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 38–75mm | 27–51.3° | 32.2–60° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S?
It zooms across 25-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 25-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 38–75mm on full frame, with a 27–51.3° horizontal and 32.2–60° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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