NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

I'm a long time Nikon user. I own and have used the Nikon camera bodies 200,300, 700, 800E, 850, and now the Z9. I use mostly Nikon Pro lenses (12-24,24-70,70-200,200-400, etc.). All of those lenses are pricy but outstanding glass. The Z 24-200 is my walk around lens for my new Z9 camera. So far, the images have been great with theZ 24-200 while not as heavy or long as my older 70-200.

Pros: This is my first Z-lens as I move from D750/810 to Z7ii. I wanted a lens that had a wide range of focal lengths, but dedicated to the Z mount. This punched the ticket. I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced and light the camera felt compared to using the FTZ and F-series lenses. Auto focusing action is smooth and accurate, image is nice and bright in the viewfinder. Images have that noted Nikon feel that we treasure. Cons: Given the wide zoom ratio, I know compromises have to be made, but here are initial impressions.I would love an extra stop (or 2) at 200mm. Close focusing is not its strong point.Overall it is a solid 4 from me and probably a 5 for many hobbyists. It is a very good "walking-around" lens for anybody.

Good all around lens. Light and easy to carry on my Z6II.

Not a bad lens. Very sharp and light. It doesn't have a manual focus switch, and that is a real drag photographing birds in flight

Love the quality of my pictures with this lens!

LOVE IT. Using this lens for the last 3+ years. Great overall lens for travel, landscape and walk around style photography. Light weight and easy to carry. Well balanced weight wise with almost all the Z Cameras. I primarily use this lens to capture day-time travel, landscape, street photos from 24mm to 200mm. The focal range and optical quality it is able to produce is a GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. Travel Light and Capture Greatness with Z 24-200mm.

This lens is a great value. It is a good first lens before you step up to a 400 mm or 600 mm.

Working with this lens was incredible. It’s sharp, lightweight. A friend of mine, let me borrow their lives to try out a different style of photography allowing me to be as creative as I wanted. The only thing that was frustrating when I wanted to do a close-up it wasn’t as sharp. But overall for the price and what the camera can do advise you to purchase.

I bought this lens for Z5 as a travel lens as well as a good zoom lens. This lens performs admirably however it’s a little slow when it comes to auto focusing on fast moving subjects. I realize It may be a limitation of the camera body not the lens. Stabilization is great. It’s sharp enough for a budget all in one.