Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
Light weight at only 195g / 6.9 oz |
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No Weather Sealing |
Lens Extends while zooming |
Slow Aperture at Tele end |
Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a maximum diameter of 74mm and total length of 51mm when not extended. It weighs 195g / 6.9 oz.
Check the size of the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 when attached to Z Mount cameras:
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Size with Z Mount Cameras
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 and the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3, offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3:
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-50mm and 2.1X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 75mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 50mm .
Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
24mm
|
F4 |
F22 |
50mm
|
F6.3 |
F36 |
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 ED
- 3 aspherical elements
- Super Integrated Coating
Body Colour
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Lens
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