Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
Lensbaby
36 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 4 |
| Groups | 15 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | f/1.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 127 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.