Nikon Z5II Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens

The Nikon Z5II and compact NIKKOR Z 24-50mm lens create an exceptionally portable full-frame camera kit. Its 24.5-megapixel back-illuminated sensor, EXPEED 7 processor, advanced autofocus, and highly effective in-body stabilization deliver excellent image quality from bright daylight through challenging low-light conditions.

The included lens covers wide-angle through standard perspectives while retracting to just over two inches long, making this kit an appealing choice for travel, landscapes, family photography, street photography, and everyday use.

⭐ Key Benefits

• 24.5-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor

• NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 full-frame lens included

• Compact retractable lens design

• Combined camera-and-lens weight of approximately two pounds

• Nikon EXPEED 7 image processor

• Up to 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization

• Automatic detection of nine subject types

• 3D-tracking autofocus

• Autofocus sensitivity down to -10 EV under specified conditions

• Up to 14 fps continuous shooting

• Up to 30 fps High-Speed Frame Capture+

• Pre-Release Capture

• Full-width 4K UHD recording at up to 30p

• Cropped 4K UHD recording at up to 60p

• Internal 12-bit N-RAW video

• Bright electronic viewfinder

• Fully articulating touchscreen

• Dual UHS-II SD memory-card slots

• External microphone and headphone connections

📸 24.5-Megapixel Full-Frame Sensor

The Z5II uses a 24.5-megapixel back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor to produce detailed photographs with natural color, smooth tonal transitions, and broad dynamic range.

The larger full-frame sensor provides:

• Excellent low-light performance

• Greater control over depth of field

• Natural background separation

• Wide angles of view with full-frame lenses

• Flexible 14-bit RAW files

• Image quality suitable for large prints

Photographs can be recorded as NEF RAW, JPEG, HEIF, or combined RAW-plus-processed formats.

🔭 Compact 24-50mm Full-Frame Zoom

The included NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 covers a practical range from wide angle to a natural standard perspective.

At 24mm, it is well suited to:

• Landscapes

• Architecture

• Interiors

• Travel scenes

• Groups

• Environmental portraits

• Establishing video shots

At 50mm, it provides a natural perspective for:

• Portraits

• Food

• Products

• Street photography

• Family photographs

• Everyday details

The lens’s compact range encourages the photographer to work creatively without the size and weight of a large professional zoom.

🧳 Retractable Travel Design

The 24-50mm retracts to approximately 2.1 inches long when not in use and weighs only 6.9 ounces.

This keeps the Z5II kit easy to carry in:

• Compact shoulder bags

• Small backpacks

• Personal-item luggage

• Travel cases

• Everyday camera bags

The lens must be extended into its operating position before photography or video recording can begin.

🔍 Close-Focusing Capability

The lens maintains a minimum focusing distance of approximately 1.15 feet throughout its zoom range.

This allows photographers to move closer when capturing:

• Food

• Flowers

• Crafts

• Travel details

• Small products

• Tabletop subjects

Its maximum reproduction ratio is 0.17x at 50mm. For true macro photography, a dedicated NIKKOR Z MC lens is recommended.

✨ Advanced Optical Design

The lens contains two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements to help control chromatic aberration, distortion, and other optical imperfections.

Its design supports:

• Sharp detail

• Natural color

• Reduced color fringing

• Compact dimensions

• Smooth background rendering

• Consistent performance throughout the frame

Automatic in-camera corrections may be applied to compatible photographs and video.

✋ Up to 7.5 Stops of In-Body Stabilization

The 24-50mm lens does not contain optical VR, but the Z5II’s five-axis in-body stabilization works with it to reduce camera shake.

The system is rated for up to 7.5 stops at the center of the image and approximately 6 stops toward the periphery under Nikon’s specified test conditions.

Stabilization is especially helpful for:

• Handheld low-light photography

• Evening travel photographs

• Interiors and museums

• Landscapes

• Stationary subjects

• Handheld video

• Slower shutter speeds

Stabilization cannot freeze a moving subject, so faster shutter speeds may still be necessary.

🌙 Excellent Low-Light Performance

The Z5II has a standard still-photography range of ISO 100-64,000, expandable to the equivalent of ISO 204,800.

Its full-frame sensor, EXPEED 7 processor, and in-body stabilization provide excellent flexibility for:

• Wedding receptions

• Indoor events

• Nighttime streets

• Available-light portraits

• Concerts

• Blue-hour landscapes

• Astrophotography

Adding a bright prime lens later can further expand the camera’s low-light and shallow-depth-of-field capabilities.

🎯 Nine-Type Subject Detection

The autofocus system can recognize:

• People

• Dogs

• Cats

• Birds

• Cars

• Motorcycles

• Bicycles

• Trains

• Airplanes

Depending on the subject, the camera can prioritize an eye, face, head, or entire body. Auto subject detection lets the camera select the appropriate category, while dedicated modes provide more specialized control.

🔄 3D-Tracking Autofocus

Nikon’s 3D-tracking follows a selected subject as it moves around the frame.

This is useful for:

• Weddings and events

• Children and pets

• Street photography

• Travel

• Performances

• Casual sports

• Candid portraits

The 24-50mm lens is best suited to nearby and environmental subjects. A telephoto lens can be added for distant sports and wildlife.

🌌 Autofocus in Very Low Light

Under Nikon’s specified conditions, the Z5II’s autofocus system can operate down to -10 EV.

This rating is achieved with an f/1.2 lens, ISO 100, AF-S, and the center focus point. Since the included 24-50mm lens has a smaller maximum aperture, actual low-light autofocus performance will vary.

Even so, the camera remains highly capable in dim interiors, evening environments, and other challenging light.

⚡ High-Speed Photography

Continuous-shooting options include:

• Approximately 7.8 fps with the mechanical shutter

• Approximately 9.4 fps with electronic front-curtain shutter

• Approximately 14 fps in Continuous High Extended

• Approximately 15 fps in selected silent modes

• 15 or 30 fps High-Speed Frame Capture+

The fastest modes apply image-format or operating restrictions. High-Speed Frame Capture+ records JPEG rather than RAW images.

⏪ Pre-Release Capture

Pre-Release Capture begins buffering photographs while the shutter button is held halfway. When it is pressed completely, the camera can save JPEG images captured up to one second earlier.

This helps capture unpredictable moments such as:

• A pet jumping

• A changing expression

• A race starting

• A performer beginning an action

• A bird taking flight

🎥 Advanced 4K Video

The Z5II offers:

• Full-width 4K UHD at 24p, 25p, or 30p

• Cropped 4K UHD at 50p or 60p

• Full HD at up to 120p

• Internal 12-bit N-RAW

• Internal 10-bit H.265

• Nikon N-Log

• HDR HLG

• Waveform display

• Timecode

• Electronic Vibration Reduction

• In-camera slow motion

The DX crop used for 4K/60p narrows the lens’s field of view. The 24mm setting is therefore useful when recording in confined spaces.

🎞️ Internal 12-Bit N-RAW

The Z5II can record 12-bit N-RAW video internally to an approved SD memory card.

N-RAW preserves extensive tonal and color information for compatible post-production workflows. It is best suited to users who plan to edit and color-grade their footage.

High-capacity, high-speed UHS-II cards are recommended for advanced video formats.

🎨 Picture Controls and Imaging Recipes

A dedicated Picture Control button provides quick access to Nikon’s built-in creative looks.

Options include:

• Standard

• Neutral

• Vivid

• Portrait

• Rich Tone Portrait

• Landscape

• Flat

• Deep Tone Monochrome

• Creative Picture Controls

• Custom Flexible Color profiles

Additional Imaging Recipes can be downloaded through Nikon Imaging Cloud after the camera has been configured with a Nikon account and Wi-Fi connection.

👁️ Bright Electronic Viewfinder

The 3.69-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers approximately 0.8x magnification and 100% frame coverage.

Its maximum brightness of approximately 3,000 cd/m² helps maintain visibility outdoors. It also previews exposure, color, white balance, and Picture Control before the image is captured.

🤳 Fully Articulating Touchscreen

The 3.2-inch, 2.1-million-dot touchscreen swings outward and rotates forward.

It supports:

• Low- and high-angle photography

• Waist-level street photography

• Vertical compositions

• Self-recording

• Tripod-mounted video

• Product demonstrations

• Overhead photography

💾 Dual UHS-II SD Card Slots

The two UHS-II-compatible SD card slots can be configured for:

• Automatic overflow

• Simultaneous backup

• Separate RAW and JPEG or HEIF storage

• Separating still photographs and video

• Duplicate processed files at different sizes

• Copying images between cards

Dual-card backup is especially valuable for travel, weddings, events, and other irreplaceable assignments.

🎙️ External Audio Connections

The Z5II includes:

• Built-in stereo microphones

• 3.5mm external microphone input

• 3.5mm headphone output

• Adjustable recording sensitivity

• Wind-noise reduction

• Microphone attenuator

These connections make it possible to record and monitor improved audio for interviews, events, and content production.

🔌 USB-C Charging and Power

The camera uses the Nikon EN-EL15c rechargeable battery.

USB-C supports:

• In-camera charging

• Compatible external operating power

• High-speed data transfer

• Tethered operation

• Streaming and webcam workflows

An external battery charger and USB power adapter are sold separately.

🌦️ Durable Construction

Both the camera and lens are designed with consideration for dust- and moisture-resistant performance.

They are not waterproof and should still be protected from heavy rain, blowing sand, saltwater, and extreme conditions.

📋 Camera Specifications

Specification	Details
Sensor	24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Processor	EXPEED 7
Lens mount	Nikon Z
Autofocus	Hybrid phase/contrast detection
Focus points	273 in single-point AF
Subject detection	Nine subject types
Tracking	3D tracking
In-body stabilization	Five-axis sensor shift
Stabilization rating	Up to 7.5 stops at image center
Mechanical continuous shooting	Up to approximately 7.8 fps
Extended continuous shooting	Up to approximately 14 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+	Up to approximately 30 fps JPEG
ISO range	100-64,000
4K video	Up to 60p; crop at 50/60p
RAW video	Internal 12-bit N-RAW
Full HD video	Up to 120p
Viewfinder	3.69-million-dot OLED
Rear display	3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Storage	Dual UHS-II SD card slots
Battery	Nikon EN-EL15c
Approximate body weight	1 pound, 8.7 ounces with battery and card

🔍 Lens Specifications

Specification	Details
Lens	NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
Format	Full frame
Maximum aperture	f/4-6.3
Minimum aperture	f/22-36
Optical construction	11 elements in 10 groups
Special elements	2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
Minimum focus distance	1.15 feet throughout zoom range
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.17x
Diaphragm	7 rounded blades
Filter size	52mm
Retracted length	Approximately 2.1 inches
Weight	Approximately 6.9 ounces
Optical VR	No; uses camera’s in-body stabilization

🎯 Ideal For

• Photographers moving to full frame

• Travel and everyday photography

• Landscapes and architecture

• Family photography

• Street photography

• Environmental portraits

• Content creators

• Students and developing photographers

• Anyone wanting a compact full-frame system

• Nikon DSLR owners transitioning to mirrorless

⚖️ Z5II 24-50mm Kit vs. Body Only

Feature	24-50mm Kit	Body Only
Ready to photograph	Yes	Lens required
Included focal range	Wide to standard	Determined by chosen lens
Portability	Excellent	Depends on lens
Full-frame coverage	Yes	Depends on lens
Best for	Travel and first-time Z buyers	Existing Nikon Z owners

⚖️ 24-50mm vs. 24-200mm Kit

Feature	24-50mm	24-200mm VR
Zoom range	Wide to standard	Wide to telephoto
Weight	Approximately 6.9 ounces	Approximately 20.2 ounces
Retracted size	Much smaller	Larger
Travel convenience	Lightest option	One-lens versatility
Wildlife and distant subjects	Limited	Better
Maximum aperture at 24mm	f/4	f/4
Best for	Compact everyday carry	Broad all-in-one coverage

Choose the 24-50mm kit for minimum size and weight. Choose the 24-200mm kit when avoiding lens changes and reaching distant subjects are greater priorities.

📦 In the Box

• Nikon Z5II mirrorless camera

• NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens

• Nikon EN-EL15c rechargeable battery

• Nikon AN-DC26 camera strap

• USB-C to USB-C cable

• Nikon DK-29 rubber eyecup

• Nikon BF-N1 body cap

• Nikon LC-52B front lens cap

• Nikon LF-N1 rear lens cap

• Manufacturer documentation

A memory card, external battery charger, USB power adapter, lens hood, protective filter, and camera bag are sold separately.

🧰 Recommended Kit Additions

Complete the kit with:

• Two high-speed UHS-II SDXC memory cards

• Additional Nikon EN-EL15c battery

• Nikon MH-25a battery charger

• Compatible USB-C power adapter

• 52mm protective filter

• Compatible lens hood

• NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 for low-light photography

• NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S for portraits

• Telephoto NIKKOR Z lens

• External microphone

• Compatible Nikon Speedlight

• Compact protective camera bag

🏪 Why Buy from Cameragraphics?

Cameragraphics is an authorized Nikon dealer with professional photographers on staff. We can help select the right memory cards, batteries, filters, bag, lighting, and future lenses for your photography or video goals.

We specialize in Nikon’s current mirrorless system and do not stock DSLR products.

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