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NikkorCinema·NIKON Z mount
Nikkor Z 24-200mm F/4-6.3 VR
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length24-200mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeCinema · Zoom
Weight570 g
Filter size67 mm
Physical length114 mm
Min focus distance0.7 m
Max magnification0.2778
Aperture blades7
Optical elements19
Groups15
Lens hoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, supplied
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon","Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Keywords["Nikon","Z-mount","Zoom"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Review Rating5
Other Featuresfluorine coating, image stabilization, dust- & moisture resistant, zoom lock, programmable control ring
Review VerdictJust like most members of its class, the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR isn't flawless. In terms of optical performance, its weakest spot is the 24mm setting. This is unfortunate because the far wide-end is probably also the most frequently used part of the range, given the typical applications. The question may be whether this is truly relevant for the target audience. We are performing our tests at 45 megapixels, whereas most of the users interested in such a lens probably own a camera in the 24-megapixel class. At this reduced resolution, the sharpness itself should be "good enough". A more difficult aspect is the purple fringing that we have observed in critical scenes. Its severity depends on the contrast difference, so it doesn't always hit, but it has the potential of ruining certain images. Coming back to the 45-megapixel scope, the resolution is great in the image center and decent at the borders. It's only the far corners that fall apart. Things improve drastically once you zoom out a little. We didn't test all focal lengths, of course, but in the spots that we tested, the best results were achieved at 40mm, where the lens is pretty impressive across the image field and the relevant aperture range. The quality is maintained at 100mm and decreases again at 200mm. Lateral CAs are on the high side in RAW images, and the extreme ends, but most auto-correction tools should handle this. The same goes for image distortions. Nikon even prohibits to disable distortion correction in-camera. The RAW vignetting is, unsurprisingly, high, but it's decently auto-corrected. The quality of the bokeh is Okay for such a lens, although not on prime level (obviously). The rendering of sun stars is ... strange ... but if you know what you are doing (choosing f/5.6 or f/8) it's quite fine. The build quality is very decent for a consumer-grade lens. It feels quite sturdy overall - with the exception of the control ring and the question marks around the long-term reliability (centering) of a duo-cam zoom mechanism. We've experienced a bit of zoom creeping, so having the transport lock option in place when not using the lens is a good idea. The weather sealing is better than on most lenses in this class. However, the duo cam design means that it is an air sucker with all the potential consequences. The AF speed is good, and the VR is efficient. Needless to say, the impressive zoom range gives you quite a bit of photographic freedom, and quality vs convenience is always a balancing act. If you use a Z camera with a moderate megapixel count, there isn't too much to worry about. If you expect super high-quality results at higher pixel densities, you may wish to look into Nikon's S-class lenses, though.
Review Criteria{"Build Quality":7.5,"Optical Quality":5,"Price / Performance":8}
Review Published2024-03-07T22:57:51+00:00
Optical Construction19 elements in 15 groups (2x ED, 1x hybrid, 2x aspherical)
Field Notes02
Nikon Z NIKKOR 24-200mm is a variable-aperture zoom lens for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, covering wide to telephoto for general-purpose and travel use; it includes VR image stabilization.
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