Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Compact mirrorless telephoto zoom lens

Nikon's NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens is an incredibly versatile and essential addition to your camera. Capable of capturing distant scenes with superior clarity with 5x zoom as well as quickly focusing in on subjects that are closer with a minimum focus distance of 0.5m. Never miss a frame of action as you record smooth, steady and sharp videos in 4K.

More light. More freedom.

Opportunities abound with a telephoto zoom this versatile. You have the reach to bring distant scenes into sharp focus. The focusing speed to nail the action. No matter what you shoot, the wide Nikon Z mount lets the lens capture more light across the entire frame. You get more detail, depth, and colour in every photo and movie.

Action

Enjoy the freedom to zoom in for dramatic close-ups of distant subjects, or go wide to frame the whole scene. You’ll capture action with real clarity, even when it’s moving fast.

Portraits

You can capture portraits with smooth bokeh from a distance, even in low light. A minimum focus distance of just 0.5 m lets you focus sharply on subjects that are closer.

Movies

Whether you’re setting the scene or zooming in on distant skylines, this lens focuses smoothly and quietly. You get 4K video footage that’s sharp and steady, even if you film while walking.

Zoom into life

Photos or movies, this NIKKOR Z lens excels in the moment. In-lens Vibration Reduction lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to 5 stops slower than otherwise possible.¹ You can capture clearer photos as daylight fades or film without the unwanted effects of camera shake. Focusing is fast and virtually silent.

Take control

The silent control ring can be used for key functions including manual focus, aperture control (great for fading in or out during video recording), or exposure compensation.

Be ready

Never miss a shooting opportunity. The button-free retractable-lens mechanism is quick and easy to use. You simply extend or retract the lens by rotating the zoom ring.

Travel light

This DX mirrorless telephoto zoom is super-compact when retracted. When you retract the lens, it locks in place so it won’t slip and extend while it’s in your bag.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Type: Nikon Z mount
• Format: DX
• Focal length: 50-250 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5 to 6.3
• Minimum aperture: f/22 to 32
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 12groups (including 1 ED element)
• Angle of view: 31° 30' to 6° 30' (DX image area)
• Focal length scale: Graduated in millimetres (50, 70, 100, 135, 200, 250)
• Focusing system: Internal focusing system
• Minimum focus distance: 50 mm zoom position: 0.5 m (1.64 ft), 70 mm zoom position: 0.52 m (1.71 ft), 100 mm zoom position: 0.58 m (1.91 ft), 135 mm zoom position: 0.65 m (2.14 ft), 200 mm zoom position: 0.83 m (2.73 ft), 250 mm zoom position: 1.0 m (3.29 ft) (measured from focal plane)
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.23x
• Vibration reduction: Yes. Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
• No. of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
• Filter attachment size: 62 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
• Diameter x length (extension from lens mount): Approx. 74 mm/3 in. maximum diameter x 110 mm/4.4 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
• Weight: Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz.)
• Autofocus: Yes
• Internal focusing: Yes
• Focusing: Auto, Manual
• Supplied accessories: LC-62B 62 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap