Nikkor Z 24-50mm F/4-6.3

Specifications01

MountNIKON Z

Focal length24-50mm

Max aperturef/4

TypeCinema · Zoom

Weight195 g

Filter size52 mm

Physical length73.5 mm

Min focus distance0.35 m

Aperture blades7

Optical elements11

Groups10

Lens hoodpetal-shaped, optional ( Nikon HB-98 )

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]

Keywords["Nikkor","Standard","Zoom"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Other Featuresdust- and drip-resistance control ring

Review VerdictKit zoom lenses are always a compromise. They are always slow and the build quality is simple. However, this doesn't mean that they are bad. And the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 isn't bad either. It may not offer an exciting optical performance but it does the job - especially on lower-megapixel cameras which is where you'll find it anyway. It is (mostly) quite sharp and autocorrection is hiding some of the issues that we've seen in raw files. Mechanically, it's both simple as well as complex. It's an all-plastic lens body with an extending inner lens tube. The complex part is the retractable zoom mechanism which is both a curse - because you have to unlock the lens first - and a blessing - because it's a tiny lens in transport mode. The AF is quite fast and near noiseless. It may not feature an optical image stabilizer but the IBIS in Nikon cameras should be more than sufficient here anyway. So yes, the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is a budget lens but it's actually fairly decent although the new Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is probably the more attractive option for a few bucks more.

Review Published2026-09-11T02:01:10+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 10 groups (2x ED, 3x aspherical)

Field Notes02

Nikon Z NIKKOR 24-50mm is a standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras, with a variable maximum aperture of f/4–6.3. Suitable for general photography and travel; close focusing for modest detail work.

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