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Nikon NIKKOR 20085 50-250mm
The 50-250mm zoom range delivers a 75-375mm equivalent field of view on DX-format Z cameras, making distant subjects accessible in a compact package. Built-in VR stabilization provides up to 5 stops of shake reduction, and the assignable control ring adds handling flexibility for quick setting adjustments. This lens is best for hobbyist photographers wanting an affordable, stabilized telephoto reach for wildlife, travel, and outdoor sports without carrying heavy glass.
Focal length 50-250mm
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weight 635 g
lens type telephoto
54 Overall Score
Price $334
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 20085 50-250mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-250mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 20085 50-250mm | 53.9 | 64.8 | 16.2 | 78.1 | 20.2 | 66.3 | 93.3 | 58.2 | 96.9 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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