Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
- 50-250mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 405 g
- Min focus 0.5 m
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Quick answer
A 2019 compact DX telephoto zoom with VR and a 62mm filter thread. It frames like a 75-375mm lens in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Light at about 405g
- VR
- Long reach on DX
- 62mm filter thread
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft at 250mm
Verdict
A natural second lens for the Z 50 and similar bodies.
About this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR: an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens with a 50-250mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Nikon Z mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction. A compact zoom designed for Nikon Z DX-format mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 50-250mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2019
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 405 g
- Length
- 110 mm
- Diameter
- 74 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR?
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Travel telephoto
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–375mm | 5.5–27° | 6.6–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent range of the Z DX 50-250mm?
It frames like roughly a 75-375mm lens in full-frame terms.
Does it have vibration reduction?
Yes, VR that works alongside in-body stabilization on bodies that have it.
Can it be used on full-frame Z cameras?
Yes, in DX crop mode, which crops the image area.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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