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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Luc on March 11, 2022, 11:37:02

Title: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3
Post by: Luc on March 11, 2022, 11:37:02
There seems to be not so much love for this "kit" lens. It has a very limited range and slow, variable aperture. In spite of this I've bought one, a "bulk" version (probably stripped from a Z5 kit) for just €279. I've added a JJC LH-98 hood from Amazon for €14 (the original Nikon is a ridiculous €40).

Why did I buy it? It's very compact and light just 195gr and lately most of my photography fits in the 24-50mm range and is shot at f5.6-f11. I also expected the image quality to be very good for my intended use on holidays and travel.

Yesterday I shot some images to see if my expectations were met. I've included some comparisons of similar scenes with the Z 24-70mm f4 S.

Z 24-50mm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51930150811_b08935c9b1_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n7TABM)Z6_DSC8746 (https://flic.kr/p/2n7TABM) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

Z 24-70mm f4
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51400512528_d6e805371f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mj64Bf)Z6_DSC6832 (https://flic.kr/p/2mj64Bf) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

Z 24-50mm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51929168947_7ac20ab192_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n7NyK6)Z6_DSC8796 (https://flic.kr/p/2n7NyK6) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

Z 24-70mm f4
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51876731602_7438edb659_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n3aNWW)Z6_DSC8397 (https://flic.kr/p/2n3aNWW) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

Z 24-50mm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51930236468_ccb9803449_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n7U35C)Z6_DSC8764 (https://flic.kr/p/2n7U35C) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

Z 24-70mm f4
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51928858563_86cdfc2a64_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n7LYtD)Z6_DSC8628 (https://flic.kr/p/2n7LYtD) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr

In my opinion the Z 24-50mm does quite well. The 24-70mm f4 S is the better lens but imo in these scenes the difference in image quality is not that big.


Title: Re: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2022, 12:05:35
A nice weather lens, like the Zfc 16-50 kitlens ;), which is sharp and convenient in its simplicity.
Title: Re: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3
Post by: Luc on March 11, 2022, 12:37:42
True Fons, and from what I've read and seen the DX 16-50mm is even better.
Title: Re: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2022, 15:20:10
Great Results, Luc.  If it fits your needs, than this one is the perfect solution.
Title: Re: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on March 11, 2022, 17:51:44
Quote from: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2022, 12:05:35
A nice weather lens, like the Zfc 16-50 kitlens ;), which is sharp and convenient in its simplicity.
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Nice shots Luc :)