Thom's Commentary: As part of the two-lens-with-camera bundles, this lens is a clear bargain. No, it's not the best telephoto lens in the world, but for a kit telephoto lens, it's actually very, very good, and two-lens kit pricing is low enough that you should strongly consider it when buying a camera. This lens is a natural travel companion to the 16-50mm for DX users. Like the 16-50mm, the 50-250mm collapses for travel, keeping it travel and bag friendly. The combo gives you 24-375mm equivalent in two small, light lenses. The telephoto end is the weak end, but it’s still good and quite usable. Close focus performance nets basically 1:4, which while not macro range, is still respectable. There’s no tripod foot, and again you have to buy a lens hood (strongly encouraged with this lens). The VR on this lens seems to work very well on the Z30/Z50/Zfc bodies. Recommended Read Thom's Full Review of the 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens
- Coverage: crop sensor (DX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant, retracts for travel, plastic bayonet
- Optic design:
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- 1 ED element
- Angle of view: 6-31° diagonal
- Aperture:
- f/4.5 to f/16 (at 50mm)
- 7-blade rounded diaphragm
- Stabilization: VR (5 stops CIPA)
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- 20" (0.5m at 50mm best case) minimum focus
- 1:4.3 maximum magnification ratio
- Filter: 62mm filter size
- Lens hood: optional HB-90A
- Size and weight:
- 4.4" (110mm) long (retracted for travel; zoom extends)
- 3" (74mm) diameter
- 14.3 ounces (405g)
- Model number: 20085
- Other: Shutter Type must be set to Auto or Electronic
- Price: US$350
- Announced: October 10, 2019
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