Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is an Auto Focus (AF)
Superzoom Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.
Lens Mount
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR has a focal range of 24-200mm and 8.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 300mm.
Weather Sealings
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops.
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
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MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
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MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 24mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f36 at 200mm .
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- ED
- aspherical elements + ARNEO
- Super Integrated coatings
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Optical Construction of the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is available in Black color.
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