Key features
Nikon also unveiled the new NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3, the shortest, lightest and most affordable full-frame zoom lens in the NIKKOR Z lineup. Designed for on-the-go creators, the 24-50mm lens is the ideal companion for Z series users who want to capture it all – from vast landscapes and cityscapes, to street photography and striking portraits.
The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding lineup of NIKKOR Z lenses and is the smallest FX-format NIKKOR Z lens yet. Optically designed to take advantage of the advancements of the wide Z mount, this lens delivers sharpness across the entire frame and a versatile zoom range for everyday use. The 24-50mm is less than three inches long when retracted, making it the perfect lens for shooters seeking a versatile yet compact option for lightweight travel and street photography. When used together, the Z 5 and 24-50mm lens are the ideal discrete travel kit that can easily be packed and carried for all-day adventures. This compact NIKKOR Z lens is also an enticing option for Z 6 and Z 7 users who want a small all-around lens for portraits, landscapes, and street photography.
Features
- The shortest (approx. 51 mm) and lightest (approx. 195 g) full-frame format zoom lens for mirrorless cameras.
- Adoption of a button-free retractable barrel enables smooth shooting and recording at the desired moment.
- Optimal balance of superior optical performance and portability, characteristic of the Z mount system.
- Superior resolution that enables faithful rendering of even the finest details throughout the entire zoom range.
- Adoption of two ED glass elements provides superior compensation for axial chromatic aberration and effectively reduces color bleed.
- A minimum focus distance of 0.35 m throughout the entire zoom range.
- Drive sounds have been quietened by the AF mechanism for which a stepping motor (STM) has been adopted, and the aperture mechanism.
- A "click-less" control ring is adopted for smooth operation and in consideration of eliminating unnecessary operational sounds with video recording.
- Focus breathing control that is effective not only with movie recording, but also for focus shift shooting.
- Smooth aperture control with very little flicker.
- Designed with consideration to dust- and drip-resistance* with effective sealing against dust and water drops.
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