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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

The Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 gives Z users an 8.3x zoom in a relatively lightweight and compact package. As such, it’s ideal for travel, or any other situation where carrying multiple lenses might be unfavourable.

The focal length range makes it ideally suited to a diverse set of subjects, including landscapes at the wideangle end, portraits in the middle of the range, and even wildlife and sport at its furthest reach. With its £949 price tag, the 24-200mm currently offers the longest focal length of any Nikkor Z lens costing under £1,000. So if you want to shoot wildlife and sports on a budget, this might be the one for you. Other options for this subject include the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, both of which cost £2,599. These are far superior lenses, but at a price.

Of course, all of this comes with compromises, and packing a long focal length into a relatively small package means

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