A powerful, lightweight telephoto zoom lens optimized for DX format photos and videos. Versatile zoom range. Powerful VR image stabilization. Fast, near-silent autofocus with surpressed focus breathing. Get closer to wildlife, sports, concerts and events, create beautiful, natural-looking portraits with blurred backgrounds and more.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    50 - 250mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 4.5-6.3
  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3 in. (74 mm) x 4.4 in. (110 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    14.3 oz. (405 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon Z Mount
  • Focal Length Range
    50 - 250mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    5x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 4.5-6.3
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 16
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31°30′
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    6° 30’
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.23x
  • Lens Elements
    16
  • Lens Groups
    12
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.5m at 50 mm zoom position, 0.52m at 70mm zoom position, 0.58m at 100mm zoom position, 0.65m at 135mm zoom position, 0.83m at 200mm zoom position, 1.0m at 250mm zoom position
  • Focus Mode
    Autofocus, Manual
  • Filter Size
    62mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-in
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3 in. (74 mm) x 4.4 in. (110 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    14.3 oz. (405 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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