Reach farther. Do more. A telephoto lens gives you more than just zoom power. Telephoto lenses are great for portraitsthey render faces naturally without distortion. They make your subject stand out against a soft blurry background. They let you fill the frame with interesting compositions. And yes they also let you get closer to the actionwildlife sports concerts events and more. The nikkor z dx 50-250mm f 4. 5-6. 3 Vr delivers compact lightweight telephoto capabilities for z series cameras. Fast accurate and nearly silent it s equally adept at videos and stills. As a second lens alongside the nikkor z dx 16-50mm f 3. 5-6. 3 Vr you can cover just about any shooting situation.