
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
- Focal length
- 24–50 mm
- Aperture
- f/4–6.3
- Weight
- 195 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm
- Length
- 51 mm
At a Glance
At just 195 g and 51 mm long, the Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is a compact full-frame standard zoom for Nikon Z. It runs from wide-angle to a mild normal focal length, with the aperture narrowing from f/4 to f/6.3. It reaches a magnification of 0.17x at its 35 cm minimum focus distance. Everyday shooting and light-packing travel are its natural territory.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/6.3
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 195 g (0.43 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17×)
- Length
- 51 mm (2.01 in)
- Diameter
- 73.5 mm (2.89 in)
- Announced
- July 2020
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 fit?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 36-75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-50 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-6.3 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 195 g | 500 g | 805 g | 675 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 72 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 30 cm | 38 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 51 mm | 88.5 mm | 126 mm | 142 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Comparisons with this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3: FAQ
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has autofocus.
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 weigh?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 weighs 195 g. It is 51 mm long with a diameter of 73.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 use?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-75 mm in full-frame terms.
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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S
24-70mm · f/4
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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II
24-70mm · f/2.8
Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
28-75mm · f/2.8
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2
28-75mm · f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1
24-105mm · f/4-7.1
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
16-50mm · f/3.5-6.3
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