Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
- 24-50mm
- f/4.0
- Zoom
- 195 g
- Min focus 0.35 m
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Quick answer
Compact full-frame Z kit zoom with a retractable barrel, introduced in 2020. At about 195g it is very light for a full-frame standard zoom.
Pros
- Small and light
- Collapses for storage
- Fits 52mm filters
- Close focus to 0.35m
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- No lens stabilization
- Not weather-sealed
Verdict
A pocketable kit zoom for light travel. Better lenses exist for those who want shallow depth of field.
About this lens
A 24-50mm f/4-6.3 standard zoom lens, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2020
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 195 g
- Length
- 51 mm
- Diameter
- 73.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3?
- Travel on a small kit
- Everyday photography
- Z 5 kit use
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 | 24–50mm | 39.6–73.7° | 46.8–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–75mm | 27–53.1° | 32.2–62° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 have a retracting barrel?
Yes, it collapses for storage and extends when you turn the zoom ring, which keeps it small in a bag.
Is the Z 24-50mm full frame?
Yes, it covers the Z full-frame format. It was designed as a kit lens for bodies such as the Z 5.
Does the lens have vibration reduction?
No, stabilization comes from the camera's in-body system on Z bodies that have it.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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