Nikon Z lens

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

24–50 mm, f/4–6.3, made for full frame. It mounts natively on 4 of our APS-C cameras; on the Z50II it frames like 36–75 mm.

24–50 mm · 36–75 mm equiv. on Z50II
f/4–6.3
52 mm filter
195 g

51 mm long73.5 mm52 mm filter thread

Drawn from Nikon's published size: 73.5 × 51 mm, at its shortest. Details simplified.

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On your camera

The view, the weight with the camera (battery and card included) and what the maker says about each pair. It is made for full-frame sensors and covers APS-C with room to spare.

Every camera in our catalogue this lens mounts on: 4
Camera	View (35 mm equiv.)	With the camera	Fit and maker's notes
Nikon Z30	36–75 mm	600 g	Fits and works Native mount: it fits and works. Neither the lens nor the camera is stabilised; use a faster shutter speed or a support.
Nikon Z50	36–75 mm	645 g	Fits and works Native mount: it fits and works. Neither the lens nor the camera is stabilised; use a faster shutter speed or a support.
Nikon Z50II	36–75 mm	745 g	Fits and works Native mount: it fits and works. Neither the lens nor the camera is stabilised; use a faster shutter speed or a support.
Nikon Z fc	36–75 mm	640 g	Fits and works Native mount: it fits and works. Neither the lens nor the camera is stabilised; use a faster shutter speed or a support.

What it frames

36 mm36 mm36 mm

Highlighted: this lens on the Z50II. A zoom's dashed frame is its longest view.

At its closest (35 cm from the sensor) it fills the frame of the Z50II with a subject about 14 cm wide.

On the Z50II, to scale

Side view drawn from the published depth of the camera and length of the lens. 745 g together.

Every lens with a 52 mm thread

Other everyday and travel zooms for Nikon Z

The nearest in focal length, with the numbers that differ.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S36–105 mm equiv. · f/4 · 500 g (+305 g) · 72 mmCompare
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II36–105 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 675 g (+480 g) · 77 mmCompare
Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD30–60 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 380 g (+185 g) · 67 mmCompare
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR24–75 mm equiv. · f/3.5–6.3 · 135 g (−60 g) · 46 mmCompare
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR24–75 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 330 g (+135 g) · 67 mmCompare
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD26–105 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 540 g (+345 g) · 67 mmCompare

Questions about this lens

Which cameras does the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 fit?

4 APS-C cameras in our catalogue: Z30, Z50, Z50II, Z fc. It is made for full frame, so it also fits the full-frame cameras on its mount.

What does it frame like on APS-C?

24–50 mm frames like 36–75 mm on the Z50II (1.5x).

What filter size does it take?

52 mm screw-in filters. Every lens with a 52 mm thread.

Where these facts come from

Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check

Size, weight, filter thread, close focus and magnification are Nikon's published figures. We have not tested this lens; for image quality, read reviews from people who have.

Specifications

Mount: Nikon Z
Made for: Full-frame sensors (covers APS-C too)
Focal length: 24–50 mm
Maximum aperture: f/4–6.3
Lens stabilisation: No
Weather sealing: Not stated by the maker
Filter thread: 52 mm
Weight: 195 g
Size (diameter × length): 73.5 × 51 mm
Closest focus: 35 cm
Maximum magnification: 0.17x
Autofocus: Yes
Announced: 2020
Note: Retracting full-frame kit zoom