Nikon's Budget Z Kit Lens Actually Delivers

Kit lenses get dismissed before they're tested. This one shouldn't be. The Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lands in a useful gap: the 24-50mm is too short for general work, the 24-120mm f/4 is excellent but costs real money, and the 24-200mm options push past what a new shooter should spend. If you're setting up a student, a second body, or a lightweight travel kit on a Z-mount body, this review says stop ignoring this lens.