I have been using it for six months and find it is extremely versatile and easy to carry with some superb images and bokeh too.

All your pictures were great. Yes, At the long end slow. But it's sharpness makes up for it. I own it and love it. It is a tool that works well. If you get the picture why cry about a F 6.3. It is skill of the man using it. Nice review.

Not sure why people are so obsessed with f2.8 or faster lenses unless you shoot a lot of low light or night shots. I looked at the Z series of cameras and lenses for a good while before committing to buying into the system. I went with a used Z5 with the Z24-200mm reviewed here and I'm delighted with this combination for general every day use including weddings portraits to name just two subjects I have now added Z14-30mm f4 and the Z50mm f1.8 and a set of extension tubes and FtZ adaptor. I have no desire to buy the f2.8 or even there f1:1.2 lenses as I have a vast arsenal of F mount lenses that adapt easily, and with focus peaking I have access to all my A Ai Ais AF and AFS. A competent experienced photographer will have no problem getting professional results with this lens. A good review even if somewhat obsessed with f2.8 lenses Weight wise there is just no contest

Nikkor Z 24-200mm is amazing and good for my travel needs. Using it since September 2020 on my Z6 and i have made some nice prints out of it. It's my go to daytime lens.

In daylight, this lens is good even at f6.3. Yes, it is a good travel lens

Big THANKS Joseph! Your review is of great value to me. I will bye the 24-200.

Hi Joseph, I quite fancied this lens as a nice lightweight alternative to my 70-200, and with it being so sharp for the money I might just have to go for it. Thanks for a real-world test of it.

Thanks! I couldn't see the net even after you showed me! I'm looking forward to working with this lens!

The 24-200 is super sharp. Slow as hell but a good day time lens.

I want 24-200mm for my Z 5. And good idea to take it to the zoo!

Excellent video, I was considering this lens to purchase. Very helpful in making my decision. Tk you

This is a perfect travel lens combined with a fast 1.8 prime!

Wonderful lens, use it a lot of the time.

Thanks for the video. I just (Today) received a Nikon Z7II. I have been still using DSLR bodies and lenses. I did get an FTZ adaptor and it is working well after a long session session of how to update the firmware (getting old like my F100 and F5 - Haa). I have this Nikon Z 24-200mm lens you reviewed here coming in three days. I am in a rural area of Kansas so I greatly appreciate your open review of it's quality as well as the shortcoming of the larger f/stops to deal with. I think it will do quite well with my hobbyist plans - as well as budget. I'll still be using the FX and even DX lenses with the adaptor both from older bodies with the FTZ. I have a FX Nikon 24-120 f/4 VR I and it looks like it will work well with the new Adaptor on the Z7 It's heavy and it balances pretty well with the Z7 for me. Love the feel and bright viewfinder of the New Z7II! Can't wait for the new 24-200. Thanks again for your helpful information!

Thank you so much for your review! This helped my confirm my decision to purchase.

Great video. Think this lens will be a part of my new setup. Thanks.

I consider this lens as my hiking lens. Then I just have to take my Z6 and the 24-200 with me and also get the tele shots. Would be interesting to know if this lens is better (sharper) than the Tamron 28-200. VR is a big advantage for sure ... The Tamron has lots of purple cromatic aberrations in the corners at lower f-stops. My (German) photo magazine rated the Nikon as the best "super zoom" lens. By far. But they haven't tested the Tamron yet.

Thanks for the review. Can’t have big aperture size and small lens at the same time, but I am glad Nikon make small size as their choice. If one needs bigger apertures, there is that 24-120 F4 which is bigger and heavier, with less reach.

If you really have to work an f1.4 50mm lens is essential. I have a Leitz 50mm that's to die for.

Love this ❤😊

Another excellent video review

Thank you Joseph for the review. Colour reproduction and sharpness look fantastic for such a zoom range. I'd say it's an excellent travel lens. Obviously it doesn't work for animals at all (see 4:41), but that's expected.

If i use lens 24-200 with nikon z6 for real estate photography is it okay or not ?

Z5 with 24-200 how for wedding cinematic on gimble and how photography explain detail and how all type photography ..?

Great & helpful review, thanks Joe. Tempted to pick up this lens at this price. I think it's also a great fit for the Z50, since it has VR.

One thing I noticed w/ all Nikon cameras they all have glitches and bugs.I set primary and secondary cards use for my Z6ii.They automatically change back on their own.It doesn't maintain the setting you chose.

Love this lens!

I plan to buy this lens, so your video certainly helped me ,it is only about . the price, here in Holland it costs 999 € and I still doubt whether that is worth the investment?

Its should have been F4-5.6… 😀

Is it good for landscapes ?

Hello, I have the Nikon Z6 and a Nikkor Z 24-200mm f4-f6.3 VR lens. Can you tell me what the sweet spot of this telephoto lens for sharper photos? Thank you.

I just used this lens on a trip to Ireland, shooting mostly scenery, and I was really pleased with the results. I use Capture One in post and it did an excellent job with color corrections when needed. Just wondering, since Nikon just introduced the 24-120mm f4, do you think it is worth purchasing? The constant f4 would be nice, however you lose some length.

I have been on the fence about this lens in spite of all the reviews. Yours has gotten me closer to buying it. I am not a pro, I shoot for myself an currently have no Z lenses to go with my Z5. I have been adapting my 35mm, 50mm summicrons as well as an extremely nice Nikon 50mm 1.4 AIS lens (which wont mount to my D850) with a protruding aperture ring. Lenses I have considered are the 24mm-200mm, 35mm 1.8 and I heard there is a 40mm f2 coming soon? The idea of one lens and never changing it does appeal though, a prime would (I think) make you think like the lens instead of just clicking the shutter, you know what I mean?

Hello All! May be it will be helpful for Nikon 7zii owners. I had problem "Lens initialization failed" during the first attachment of 24-200 Nikkor Z Lens to camera. It was solved when I turn camera on with the lens adjusted to the maximum focal length - 200 мм. It was my second lens of this type. The first has defect of small plastic ring with Nikkor name at the front of the lens - the ring was not fixed correctly - it jumps out - I exchanged it. The first lens also has initialization error - but it was gone by turn camera off and on as suggested.

Hi Joe, Love your videos. I have the Nikon AF-S 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED DX VR lens which I have been using for the last 8 years on my Nikon D series camera. I recently switched to the Nikon Z5 camera and have bought the FTZ adapter and can use this lens on my Z5 though I am aware its a cropped DX lens and so doesn't use the full frame capabilities. Apart from this issue, is there any other reason why I shouldn't continue to use this lens and should invest in the new Nikon 24-200 Z mount lens. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

I have this lens and really like it with the Z5. I want an affordable macro option and a longer zoom lens. What would you recommend? I tried my Rokinon 14mm this weekend with the FTZ Adapter but it wasn't having it. ;( I'm thinking of getting the Viltrox 22- what do you think of that for astro? Thanks!

I knew I should have put a bandaid over my webcam like someone else I know! LOL

I have the 14-30 and 24-70 F4 Z mounts. I’m keen to complete the set with a telephoto. Is it worth getting the 24-200 or, get the 70-200mm F2.8 at megabucks or wait for the 70-200 F4?

Would you purchase this lens, if you already have 24-70 F4?

Thanks for a great review. I am in Australia, where did you get that special price from? Its A$1600 in most retails today. Thanks

What mode were you shooting in?

So what camera were you using with the 24-200 ??????? thanks John

Id get it, the F2.8 version Bigger and mucho $$$

Excellent. Good lenses. No need for bokeh when shooting these wildlife shots; we also need the background to give the photo life.

Hi I've the Z5 with the 24-70mm f4 lens. However, I find that I like to do more street photography and sometimes I want the reach when I'm far away from some interesting events. I was wondering if it is a good idea to sell my 24-70mm for the 24-200mm?

Would you use a 2.0 teleconverter with the 24-200mm lens?

Why can't you use it for paid client work? With strobes there's no limit to what you can get out of it professionally.. The lens is also good for landscape photography

Why does everyone say it’s a great lens, the quality of the images are almost identical to the better Z lenses, but only good for your kids at school or vacations. Wtf ? 🤷‍♂️

The Z lenses have a cheap "plasticy" look to them.