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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

The smallest full-frame Z kit zoom — genuinely tiny and pocketable, and rated well optically for its size and class. The narrow 2x zoom range, slow variable aperture and lack of any stabilisation limit its versatility; reviewers generally recommend the 24-70mm f/4 or 24-200mm instead for most buyers.

Starting from
£391 new
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Value & Depreciation
£439
Launch price
→
£391
Today
=
11%
Value drop
Over ~6 years, this camera has cost roughly £8/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2020
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
24–50mm
Aperture
f/4-6.3
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
73.5mm x 51mm (retracted)
Weight
195g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.17x
Min. Focus Distance
0.35m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.3
Street
6.6
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
5.3
Vlogging & Video
6.7
Filmmaking
4.4
Documentary
5.6
Landscape
6.7
Casual
5.9
Food
3.5
Architecture
5.9
Astrophotography
5.2
Underwater
6.3
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.8 Strong on portability, weather sealing and value for money. The smallest full-frame Z kit zoom made — barely adds any bulk to a bag.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 3.5 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
🧑
Portrait 4.3 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.4 Held back by optical quality and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3