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Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR vs Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR if you want more reach (to 600mm equivalent) and coverage of full frame, so it suits the larger-sensor bodies too. Pick the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR if you want a brighter f/4.5 (0.6 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; a wider view (from 75mm equivalent); a design for APS-C, which usually means smaller and lighter; and a lighter lens (405 g against 2140 g).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Focal length | 180-600mm (zoom) | 50-250mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 180-600mm | 75-375mm on APS-C |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6-6.3 | f/4.5-6.3brighter |
| Made for | Full frame | APS-C |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 3.3× | 5.0×more range |
| Weight | 2140 g | 405 glighter |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 16 in this guide |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body.