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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2020September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–200 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/16
Optical constructionNineteen elements in fifteen groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36f/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.5 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifiesMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 24 mm, 0.54 m at 35 mm, 0.55 m at 50 mm, 0.58 m at 70 mm, 0.65 m at 105 mm, 0.68 m at 135 mm and 0.7 m at 200 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifiesMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon UK claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions. Nikon Japan's launch release instead states 5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length; regional claims differNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changesSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm74.5 mm
Length114 mm86.5 mm
Weight570 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock; autofocus/manual selection through the camera. Control ring can adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation, as Digital Camera World describesSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describesInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 570 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-93 bayonet hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponedNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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