Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens Review (by ephotozine)

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ePhotozine published the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens (Tested on the 45.7MP Nikon Z7 II) review saying that “It is compact, light, well made, weather-resistant and an excellent performer. ”

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

  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/36
  • Two ED Elements, Two Aspherical Elements
  • One Aspherical ED Element
  • ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings
  • Stepping Motor AF System
  • Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
  • Programmable Control Ring
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Pros:

  • Superb sharpness where it counts
  • No flare
  • Virtually no central CA
  • Light and compact
  • Fast, silent AF
  • Silent aperture control
  • Nice bokeh
  • Close focusing
  • Weather resistance
  • Vignetting can be a creative advantage
  • Excellent VR performance

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Cons:

  • Very restricted maximum apertures
  • Edge CA at 200mm (correctable)
  • Vignetting (correctable)
  • Distortion (correctable)

From the conclusion:

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR is a complex lens in terms of construction and also in terms of performance. However, there’s no doubt that as a general-purpose travel zoom it could be just so useful that any disadvantages become far outweighed. It is compact, light, well made, weather-resistant and an excellent performer. The very restricted maximum apertures available may be compensated for by the excellent VR performance, although that is only fine for stationary subject matter. Wildlife, for example, will still need higher shutter speeds, so high ISOs might have to be employed.

On the principle that we will succeed by following the maxim of “f/8 and be there” then with this lens it is almost set up to deliver maximum performance at that point. It does much more than that of course, but the essence is that it is light enough and convenient enough to actually be with us wherever we are.

At the price, if we have the need for a travel zoom of maximum versatility then for Nikon Z users we may well have a “no brainer” here.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens: $896.95 at Amazon, B&H & Adorama.

Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II and Best Memory Cards for Nikon Z7 II

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