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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Review

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR

Main Features

  • 50-250mm Focal Range
  • F4.5-6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 110mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Overview

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 Z fc, Nikon Z50 and .

Focal Range

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a focal range of 50-250mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75-375mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m.

Aperture

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f16 at 50mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f16 at 250mm .

Optical Formula

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ED element
  • Super Integrated Coating

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Body Colour

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-250mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5-6.3
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 1 ED element, Super Integrated Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 405g
Diameter 74mm
Length 110mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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