Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z
Here a full-frame all-rounder meets an APS-C tele, so your camera mostly decides. The Nikkor Z 24-200 VR (February 2020) is an 8.3x travel zoom for full frame with VR (5 stops) and 570 g. The Nikkor Z DX 50-250 VR (October 2019) is a telephoto zoom for DX cameras such as the Z 50. It is retractable, also has 5 stops of VR and weighs just 405 g. On DX cameras the 50-250 gives an angle of view like 75-375 mm, the 24-200 like 36-300 mm.
On full-frame cameras you can only use the DX lens in the cropped DX mode.
Which one suits whom?
- Z 24-200: You want a single lens for full frame and travel, from wide angle to tele.
- Z DX 50-250: You have a DX camera with a standard zoom and want a light tele with more reach.
Key differences
- Focal length: 24-200 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR, 50-250 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is faster: f/4 instead of f/4.5, about 0.3 stops more light.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is 165 g lighter (405 g vs 570 g).
- The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is 4 mm shorter.
- Filter thread: 67 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR, 62 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a full-frame lens, the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is designed for APS-C.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-200 mm | 50-250 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-6.3 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 570 g | 405 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 114 mm | 110 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR: 114 × 77 mm
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR: 110 × 74 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).