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24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikkor Z compact zoom
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    Key features

    • 11 elements in 10 groups, 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements
    • Super Integrated Coating
    • F22–36 min aperture
    • 7 diaphragm blades
    • 0.35m min focus
    • Stepper motor autofocus
    • Super-portable full-frame zoom: covers a versatile 24-50 mm wide-angle to standard focal length range and allows use of 52 mm filters.
    • Retractable design: simply extend or retract the lens by rotating the zoom ring.
    • Nikon Z image quality: images are beautifully sharp and evenly illuminated throughout the frame.
    • Rich colour: ED glass and aspherical lens elements minimise distortion throughout the zoom range.
    • Constant minimum focus distance: of just 0.35 m throughout the zoom range.
    • Great for movies: focusing is quiet, and focus breathing is reduced for professional-looking results.
    • Customisable control ring: use it for aperture control, exposure compensation, or ISO adjustments.
    • 74mm x 51mm
    • 52mm filters
    • 195g
    • $396 at

    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.

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  • 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.