The Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR ($379.95) is a highly useful lens for creators starting out with the Nikon Z mirrorless camera system. Its telephoto optics are well suited for portraits and other photos that benefit from longer focal lengths, and it offers enough zoom power for backyard birders and other wildlife watchers. Macro focus is an added benefit, and we can't ignore the price—the 50-250mm is affordable on its own and slightly discounted when bought along with a camera. The lens shows some signs of its budget-line pricing, primarily in Nikon's decision to skip weather protection and use plastic instead of metal for the mounting bayonet, but those are reasonable compromises for a zoom that's so useful and obtainable. As such, the 50-250mm is an Editors' Choice winner for Nikon DX photogs shopping for a telezoom on a budget.A Small Zoom With Big Power The Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm is made for APS-C sensors, a format that's smaller than full-frame, and common in starter camer...
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR lens delivers better picture quality than you'd expect from a budget-friendly telezoom.
Lightweight for a telezoom; Excellent resolution and snappy autofocus; Effective optical stabilization; Retractable barrel takes up less room in your bag; 1:4.3 macro focus; Affordable
Plastic build and lens mount; No dust or splash protection; Touchy control ring feature