Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f4-6.3

Lens Summary

Brand: Nikon

Also Known As: Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Release Date: 2020-07-21

MSRP Price: $399

Made in: China

Production Status: In Production

Manufacturer Link: Product Page

Lens Description: Featuring a sleek design and versatile range, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is a compact standard zoom covering wide-angle to normal focal lengths. Its retractable design helps to achieve the slim form factor that is suitable to walkaround and travel shooting applications. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Its optical design incorporates three aspherical elements and a pair of low dispersion elements, which help to control a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. A Super Integrated Coating is featured, too, to suppress flare and achieve high contrast and color accuracy. Also, the lens sports a programmable control ring that can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.

Photography Life Review Summary: The 24-50mm f/4-6.3 isn't a terrible lens, but there are simply other options in Nikon's mirrorless lineup better suited to most tasks. Unless you're sure the 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is the right fit for you, I recommend that most photographers get either the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 or Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 as their first Z-series lens (or the 28mm f/2.8 or 40mm f/2 primes) instead. Read the full Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Review by Photography Life.


Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length24-50mm
Mount TypeNikon F
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Full Frame / APS-C
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio2x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.17x (at 50 mm)
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4-6.3
Minimum Aperturef/22-36
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)61°
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)31°30'
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)84°
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)47°
Optical Information
Lens Elements11
Lens Groups10
Diaphragm Blades7 (Rounded)
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements2
Aspherical Elements3
Super Integrated Coat (SIC)Yes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Stepper Motor (STM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.35 m/1.15 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions
Electronic DiaphragmYes
Filter Information
Filter Size52mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions2.89 x 2.01" / 73.5 x 51 mm
Weight6.9 oz / 195 g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
Supplied AccessoriesLC-52B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)

Lens Construction

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 Lens Construction

MTF Chart

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 MTF Chart

Sample Images

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