Along with Nikon Z 50 (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama), Nikon also announced two new Z-mount Zoom lenses: Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR lens and Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Lens. Both lenses are now available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Nikon Z 50
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1,349 (w/16-50 and 20-250mm lenses) at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 21 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | |
| Processor | Expeed 6 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 204,800) | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 204800 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal, basic | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 209 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3.2″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
| Continuous drive | 11.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| USB charging | Yes | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11ac + Bluetooth | |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Built-in | |
| Battery description | EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR lens
This is an APS-C lens for Nikon’s mirrorless Z mount equivalent to 24-75 when mounted on Nikon Z50. It has built-in Vibration Reduction that reduces shake by up to 4.5 stops, a total of 9 elements, including ED and aspherical glass. It costs $296.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| LENS TYPE | Zoom lens | |
| MAX FORMAT SIZE | APS-C / DX | |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 16–50 mm | |
| IMAGE STABILIZATION | Yes | |
| CIPA IMAGE STABILIZATION RATING | 4.5 stop(s) | |
| LENS MOUNT | Nikon Z | |
| APERTURE | ||
| MAXIMUM APERTURE | F3.5–6.3 | |
| MINIMUM APERTURE | F16 | |
| APERTURE RING | No | |
| NUMBER OF DIAPHRAGM BLADES | 7 | |
| OPTICS | ||
| ELEMENTS | 9 | |
| GROUPS | 7 | |
| SPECIAL ELEMENTS / COATINGS | 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating | |
| FOCUS | ||
| MINIMUM FOCUS | 0.20 m (7.87″) | |
| MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION | 0.2× | |
| AUTOFOCUS | Yes | |
| MOTOR TYPE | Stepper motor | |
| FULL TIME MANUAL | No | |
| FOCUS METHOD | Internal | |
| DISTANCE SCALE | No | |
| DOF SCALE | No | |
| PHYSICAL | ||
| WEIGHT | 135 g (0.30 lb) | |
| DIAMETER | 70 mm (2.76″) | |
| LENGTH | 32 mm (1.26″) | |
| SEALING | No | |
| COLOUR | Black | |
| ZOOM METHOD | Rotary (extending) | |
| FILTER THREAD | 46 mm | |
| HOOD SUPPLIED | No | |
| TRIPOD COLLAR | No | |
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens
It is a telephoto zoom lens for Nikon’s APS-C Z-mount bodies, equivalent to 75-375mm when mounted on Nikon Z50. The lens has 16 elements, one of which being extra-low-dispersion. The camera can focus down to 0.5m, with a max magnification of 0.23x. Its focus group is driven by a stepping motor. This new lens costs $346.95, available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
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| LENS TYPE | Zoom lens | |
| MAX FORMAT SIZE | APS-C / DX | |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 50–250 mm | |
| IMAGE STABILIZATION | Yes | |
| CIPA IMAGE STABILIZATION RATING | 5 stop(s) | |
| LENS MOUNT | Nikon Z | |
| APERTURE | ||
| MAXIMUM APERTURE | F4.5–6.3 | |
| MINIMUM APERTURE | F16 | |
| APERTURE RING | No | |
| NUMBER OF DIAPHRAGM BLADES | 7 | |
| OPTICS | ||
| ELEMENTS | 16 | |
| GROUPS | 12 | |
| SPECIAL ELEMENTS / COATINGS | 1 ED element, Super Integrated Coating | |
| FOCUS | ||
| MINIMUM FOCUS | 0.50 m (19.69″) | |
| MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION | 0.23× | |
| AUTOFOCUS | Yes | |
| MOTOR TYPE | Stepper motor | |
| FULL TIME MANUAL | No | |
| FOCUS METHOD | Internal | |
| DISTANCE SCALE | No | |
| DOF SCALE | No | |
| PHYSICAL | ||
| WEIGHT | 405 g (0.89 lb) | |
| DIAMETER | 74 mm (2.91″) | |
| LENGTH | 110 mm (4.33″) | |
| SEALING | No | |
| COLOUR | Black | |
| ZOOM METHOD | Rotary (extending) | |
| FILTER THREAD | 62 mm | |
| TRIPOD COLLAR | No | |
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| Nikon Z 50 |
Check Price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
| Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm VR |
Check Price | B&H/ Adorama |
| NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm VR | Check Price | B&H/ Adorama |
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