Nikon Z50 worth, specs and launch date: All of the official information concerning the mini Nikon Z Sequence digital camera
Nikon obtained off to a flying begin on the planet of full-frame mirrorless cameras with the Nikon Z6 and Z7, however there’s been an apparent hole for a smaller and cheaper Z Sequence mannequin under them. Till now – say good day to the Nikon Z50.
The brand new Z50 has an APS-C sensor moderately than a full-frame chip, nevertheless it in any other case seems each inch the ‘mini Z6’ that hobbyists and DSLR upgraders have been on the lookout for.
It’s successfully a mirrorless Nikon that sits someplace in between the beginner-friendly Nikon D5600 and its extra highly effective, enthusiast-friendly D500 and D7500 DSLRs. This implies it’s going head-to-head with our present favourites on this class, the Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T30.
How is the Z50 shaping up in comparison with these rivals? Right here’s all the pieces it’s worthwhile to know, from its key specs, to pricing and lens choices….
Nikon Z50 at a look
- Nikon’s first DX-Format mirrorless digital camera
- Like a smaller, APS-C model of its full-frame Nikon Z6 and Z7
- Sits alongside Nikon’s D7500 and D500 DSLRs in its ‘fanatic’ vary
- Has a 20.88-megapixel sensor and 11fps burst taking pictures
- Appropriate with Z Sequence lenses, in addition to F-Mount Lenses through the FTZ adaptor
- Out there to pre-order now for £849 (physique solely)
- Transport begins from 7 November
Nikon Z50 worth and launch date: when is it out and the way a lot does it value?
The Nikon Z50 has a reasonably aggressive UK price ticket of £849 (physique solely), and is out there to pre-order proper now in a spread of DX lens bundles. It’ll begin transport from 7 November 2019, making it a possible Christmas stocking contender.
For those who (or the particular person you’re shopping for for) already has some present Nikon lenses, then you definitely’ll wish to purchase it with the FTZ mount adaptor – that bundle will value £989, although if you happen to pre-order the Z50 earlier than it begins transport Nikon has mentioned it’ll embody one free of charge.
Nikon has additionally made two DX lenses for its new mirrorless digital camera that match onto its Z Mount with out an adaptor: the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3.
Right here’s a full record of Nikon Z50 bundles that embody these lenses:
- Nikon Z50 physique solely – £849
- Nikon Z50 with Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR – £989
- Nikon Z50 with Nikkor Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR & Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR – £1,199
- Nikon Z50 with FTZ mount adapter equipment – £989
- Nikon Z50 with Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR & FTZ mount adapter equipment – £1,129
Nikon Z50 specs and options – what sensor does it have and does it have an EVF?
The Nikon Z50 could have the identical Z-mount because the full-frame Nikon Z6 and Z7, nevertheless it has a smaller 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor.
That is primarily based on those present in its older Nikon D500 and D7500 DSLRs, which we’ve been massive followers of. It has one massive distinction, although – on-chip part detection autofocus, or PDAF, which is best for monitoring fast-moving objects than the extra conventional contrast-based AF.
The remainder of the Nikon Z50’s key specs embody:
- 11fps steady taking pictures with autofocus/auto publicity
- a 2.36-million-dot digital viewfinder
- the power to shoot 4K video at 30fps
- a 3.2-inch, 1.04-million-dot tilting touchscreen
- compatibility with Z-mount and DX-format Z-mount lenses
These specs all examine favourably to rivals just like the Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T30, that are equally speedy when taking pictures motion scenes.
Different options embody a 300-shot battery life, silent taking pictures (for the primary time on a Nikon DX-format digital camera and an Exspeed 6 picture processor, which is identical because the one discovered within the Nikon Z6 and Z7.
You possibly can learn our Arms on: Nikon Z50 assessment for an in-depth take a look at its principal options, however now let’s take a look at one of many Z50’s few weaknesses…
Nikon Z50 lenses – which lenses is it suitable with and what’s the lens roadmap?
The Nikon Z50 has two new DX-format Z-mount lenses which were designed particularly for its smaller sensor. These are the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR.
Nikon has a number of extra of those DX-flavoured Z-mount lenses within the pipeline, together with 18-140mm, 24-200mm and 200-600mm choices. However these have but to be formally introduced or given launch dates.
So what different lens do you might have? Effectively, similar to on the Nikon Z6 and Z7, you’ll be able to connect any F-mount glass you need to the Z50, so long as you might have the FTZ adaptor.
No adaptor is required for the Z-mount lenses although – all of those are suitable with the Nikon Z50, as a result of it’s constructed across the identical mount as its full-frame cousins. This does offer you some much-needed prime choices, though these are usually giant and expensive, and also you’ll should issue within the 1.5x crop to each the focal size and aperture.
Proper now, in relation to native lenses which were particularly designed for the dimensions, worth and weight of a mid-range mirrorless digital camera, the Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 have the sting.
