Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f4-6.3 VR Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens is a versatile and compact telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon’s FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It provides an extensive zoom range from wide-angle to telephoto, making it a comprehensive solution for various shooting scenarios, whether you're capturing landscapes, portraits, or distant subjects.

Key Features:

  • All-in-One Zoom Range: Covers a focal length of 24-200mm, offering an 8.3x zoom ratio that caters to both wide-angle and telephoto needs.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Its design is highly portable, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
  • Advanced Optical Design: Incorporates two aspherical elements, one aspherical ED element, and two extra-low dispersion elements to minimise distortion, chromatic aberrations, and colour fringing, resulting in sharp, clear images with vivid colours and deep contrasts.
  • ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings: These coatings combat ghosting, flare, and reflections, ensuring improved contrast and clarity, especially in strong or backlit lighting conditions.
  • Vibration Reduction (VR): Built-in image stabilisation reduces the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops, facilitating sharper handheld shooting and smooth video recording.
  • Stepping Motor Autofocus: Delivers fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video. Full-time manual focus override is available.
  • Programmable Control Ring: The lens features a programmable control ring that can be set to adjust manual focus, aperture, or exposure compensation for intuitive control over various settings.
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, aesthetically pleasing bokeh for shallow depth of field and selective focus effects.
  • Durable Build: Dust and moisture-resistant construction enhances the lens's durability in challenging environments.

Optical Performance:

  • Elements: 16 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED glass element and 2 extra-low dispersion elements.
  • Coatings: ARNEO Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and Super Integrated Coating to prevent flare, ghosting, and reflections.

Practical Benefits:

  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.5m, allowing for detailed close-up shots and versatility in framing.
  • Exposure Control: Electromagnetic aperture mechanism ensures consistent exposure control, especially useful for continuous shooting.

Compatibility:

  • FX-format Z-mount Cameras: Fully compatible, but can also be used with DX-format cameras, providing a 36-300mm equivalent focal length range.

Supplied Accessories:

  • LC-72B: 72mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap

Optional Accessories:

  • HN-43: Lens Hood
  • CL-C1: Lens Case
  • 72mm Screw-on Filters: Compatible with standard 72mm filters for additional creative options.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 24-200mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/4-6.3
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Angle of View: 84° to 12° 20'
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.5m
  • Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
  • Filter Size: 72mm
  • Weight: Approx. 570g

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens is an exceptional all-in-one zoom lens that delivers impressive performance across a broad focal range. Its compact size, advanced optics, and versatile features make it an ideal choice for photographers and videographers seeking a reliable and portable lens for a wide range of shooting situations.

Lens type Zoom lens  
Max Format size 35mm FF  
Focal length 180–600 mm  
Image stabilization Yes  
CIPA Image stabilization rating 5.5 stop(s)  
Lens mount Nikon Z  
Aperture
Maximum aperture F5.6–6.3  
Minimum aperture F32–36  
Aperture ring No  
Number of diaphragm blades 9  
Optics
Elements 25  
Groups 17  
Special elements / coatings

6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element

 
Focus
Minimum focus 1.30 m (51.18″)  
Maximum magnification 0.25×  
Autofocus Yes  
Motor type Stepper motor  
Full time manual Yes  
Focus method Internal  
Distance scale No  
DoF scale No  
Focus distance limiter

Yes, two positions

 
Physical
Weight 2140 g (4.72 lb)  
Diameter 110 mm (4.33″)  
Length

316 mm (12.44″)

 
Sealing Yes  
Colour Black  
Zoom method

Rotary (internal)

 
Power zoom No  
Zoom lock Yes  
Filter thread 95 mm  
Hood supplied Yes  
Tripod collar Yes  

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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