Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f4.5–6.3 VR Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f4.5–6.3 VR Lens

Name: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f4.5–6.3 VR Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 4960759900340
Price: 379.0 GBP
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NikonSKU: 4960759900340

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens is a versatile and compact telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon’s DX-format mirrorless cameras. With its impressive 5x zoom range, this lens is perfect for capturing distant subjects, from sports and wildlife to unique portraits, all while being lightweight and travel-friendly.

Key Features:

Compact and Lightweight: Weighs just 405g, making it easy to carry and handle during extended shoots.
Fast Autofocus: Equipped with quick and quiet autofocus, ideal for both stills and video.
Wide Zoom Range: Covers a focal length range of 50–250mm, providing flexibility for various shooting scenarios.
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.5m, allowing for detailed close-ups and versatile framing.
Silent Control Ring: Customisable for manual focus, aperture control, or exposure compensation, ensuring smooth operation.
In-Lens Vibration Reduction (VR): Reduces camera shake and ensures stable images and video, even in low-light conditions.
7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Contributes to beautiful, smooth bokeh effects.

Optical Performance:

Advanced Optical Design: Includes 16 elements in 12 groups, featuring one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass element to minimise chromatic aberrations and enhance image clarity.
Optimised Light-Gathering: Designed to deliver excellent performance in a variety of lighting conditions.

In-Lens Vibration Reduction:

Effective Stabilisation: Reduces blur and improves image sharpness by compensating for camera shake, especially useful when shooting handheld or in challenging lighting conditions.
Enhanced for Video: Provides steady footage even while moving, making it ideal for vlogging and dynamic video recording. The VR system allows for shooting at shutter speeds up to 5 stops slower than otherwise possible.

Practical and Versatile:

Electromagnetic Aperture Control: Ensures precise exposure control, particularly useful for fast continuous shooting.
Minimum Focusing Distance: At just 0.5m, this lens provides a close focusing capability for capturing detailed close-ups.

Supplied Accessories:

LC-62B: 62mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap

Specifications:

Focal Length: 50–250mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4.5–6.3
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Angle of View: 31°–6° (for DX-format cameras)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.5m
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Filter Size: 62mm
Weight: Approx. 405g

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens offers exceptional flexibility and portability for a range of photographic and video applications. Its compact size, coupled with its advanced optical design and vibration reduction, makes it an excellent choice for capturing sharp, detailed images and smooth video, whether you’re on the go or working in varied shooting environments.

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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 12 groups (including 1 ED element)
Angle of view	31° 30' to 6° 30' (DX image area)
Focal length scale	Graduated in millimeters (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

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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.