Best budget lens for the nikon z50?

For a budget pick on the Z50, I'd start with the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR. It's a small, light everyday zoom that covers wide to standard, and the VR helps at slow shutter speeds since the Z50 has no stabilisation in the body.

If you want something faster for people and low light, the Nikon Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is a sensible cheap prime. It's the kind of lens I'd spend on before a pricier body.

For more reach on a tight budget, the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR gives you telephoto without a big outlay.

I haven't got prices on this site, so check current listings before you buy. My rule of thumb from the first camera guide still holds: spend about as much on lenses as on the body.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.