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

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens is an all-in-one 8.3x zoom designed for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, covering a wide focal-length range from 24 to 200mm to capture diverse scenes with a single lens. It’s a practical one-lens solution for portraiture, landscape, architectural, candid street photography, and anything in between.

Optically, the lens covers its 24-200mm range with a variable maximum aperture of f/4 at the wide end narrowing to f/6.3 at full telephoto. The 19-element, 15-group optical design includes two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, two aspherical elements, and one aspherical ED glass element, delivering sharp, high-contrast imagery with accurate color rendering while limiting chromatic aberrations. ARNEO Coat, used here for the first time in a non-S-Line NIKKOR lens, combines with Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings to produce clear images with reduced ghosting and flare. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh.

Autofocus is handled by a near-silent stepping motor with internal focusing, delivering smooth, quiet performance well suited to both stills and video, along with electronically controlled manual focus available through a customizable control ring. Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) system delivers an effect equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed (CIPA standard, at maximum telephoto), helping photographers achieve sharp handheld results across the zoom range.

A standout feature is the lens’s close-focusing capability, with a minimum focus distance of 0.5m (1.64 ft.) at the 24mm position and 0.7m (2.30 ft.) at 200mm, yielding a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.28x, useful for close-up shooting without a dedicated macro lens. Build quality includes an aluminum-alloy mount, a first for a NIKKOR lens, along with dust- and drip-resistant construction and a fluorine coating on the front element for enhanced reliability. The lens accepts a 67mm filter thread, measures approximately 76.5 x 114mm, and weighs approximately 570g, remaining compact for its extensive zoom range.

As an FX-format lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR delivers its full 84°-12°20′ angle of view on Nikon full-frame Z-mount bodies while remaining compatible with Nikon DX-format APS-C cameras at an effective, narrower equivalent field of view.

Key Features
– 24-200mm all-in-one zoom (8.3x) for Nikon Z-mount, FX-format
– Maximum aperture f/4-6.3 (variable)
– 19 elements in 15 groups, including 2 ED elements, 2 aspherical elements, and 1 aspherical ED element
– ARNEO, Nano Crystal, and Super Integrated coatings
– Near-silent stepping motor autofocus with internal focusing
– Customizable control ring (electronically controlled manual focus)
– Vibration Reduction (VR), up to 5.0 stops of correction
– Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
– Minimum focus distance of 0.5m (24mm) / 0.7m (200mm); 0.28x maximum reproduction ratio
– Aluminum-alloy mount
– Dust- and drip-resistant construction with fluorine-coated front element
– 67mm filter thread
– Compact, lightweight design (approximately 570g)
– Compatible with Nikon full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) Z-mount cameras