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Black Nikon Z-mount zoom lens barrel with VR marking

Nikon Inc

Nikon Inc NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens

SKU CH-GVB9-QV8P9

A compact telephoto zoom for DX-format Z-mount cameras covering 50 to 250mm with vibration reduction and stepping-motor autofocus

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresImage Stabilization
  • Versatile 50-250mm zoom covers 75-375mm equivalent range
  • Stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus for photos and video
  • Vibration Reduction stabilisation enables sharper handheld telephoto shots
  • Extra-low dispersion element reduces chromatic aberration for clearer images
  • Programmable control ring puts aperture or exposure settings at your fingertips

DX-format Z-mount telephoto zoom

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR is a compact telephoto zoom built for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Its focal range of 50-250mm provides an equivalent field of view of 75-375mm, making it suitable for distant subjects such as sports or wildlife. The lens uses a stepping motor for fast, quiet autofocus performance. Vibration Reduction image stabilisation helps reduce camera shake at longer focal lengths.

VR stabilization and control ring

Vibration Reduction delivers up to 5 stops of shake correction, allowing sharper handheld shots at slower shutter speeds. One extra-low dispersion element reduces chromatic aberration and colour fringing for improved clarity. Super Integrated Coating minimises ghosting and flare in backlit conditions. A programmable control ring lets you adjust aperture, exposure compensation or ISO without removing your eye from the viewfinder. The rounded 7-blade diaphragm produces smooth background blur.

APS-C shooters needing reach

This lens suits photographers using DX-format Z-mount bodies who want a lightweight telephoto option for outdoor or event shooting. The variable maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3 limits low-light capability and shallow depth-of-field control compared to constant-aperture alternatives. Buyers who need a wider maximum aperture for indoor sports or portrait work should look at other options. Full-frame Z-mount users will only access the DX crop mode with this lens.

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Price $238.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNikon
Model nameNikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250 mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How often will the Vibration Reduction unit need servicing?

The built-in Vibration Reduction system has no user-serviceable parts and is designed to last the life of the lens under normal use.

What optical limit appears first when shooting at 250mm wide open?

At the long end the maximum aperture narrows to f/6.3, so diffraction and reduced light transmission become the limiting factors before the Extra-Low Dispersion element reaches its correction limit.

How much heat does the stepping motor generate during continuous all-day autofocus?

The stepping motor runs cool enough that the barrel stays near ambient temperature even during extended video or burst shooting sessions.

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