- Superb walk-around lens with versatile focal range for a wealth of opportunities
- Excellent option for photos and movies with useful workhorse zoom range
- Capable of capturing stunning 4K movies and sharp images
- Stable footage and more sharp images thanks to a 4.5 stop vibration control system
- Quick and easy to use retractable-lens mechanism ready in a heartbeat
Key Features
- Designed for DX format
- Silent control ring to adjust manual focus, exposure compensation and aperture
- In-lens Vibration Reduction assists with up to 4.5 stops of vibration control
- Retractable-lens mechanism
- Ultra compact weighing just 135 grams
- Extremely compact 46 mm filter thread for adding cost effectively
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens Summary
As Nikon extend their DX crop sensor camera offerings they are releasing a number of compatible crop format lenses inlacing this portable mirrorless Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR zoom lens. It has been designed to provide a 24-75mm equivalent focal range (in FX format) providing exceptional versatility for subjects as diverse as landscapes, portraits, video and many others.
Results are sharp and clear through the zoom range, with sharp details resolving thanks to Nikon’s use of 9 elements arranged in 7 groups which include special optics of 1 ED element and 4 aspherical elements. At the wide end minimum focus distance is just 0.20 m enabling extreme close-ups to be captured across the 83° field of view.
This standard zoom lens has proven so popular Nikon redesigned in as the  to accompany the launch of the retro style . It can also be found as part of an excellent  for those seeking a body and lens option.
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens Specifications
| Aperture range | f/3.5 to 6.3 – f/22 to 40 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 ED element and 4 aspherical elements) |
| Angle of view | 83° to 31° 30’ (DX crop sensor image area) |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing system |
| Minimum focus distance | 16 mm zoom position: 0.25 m (0.82 ft), 24 mm zoom position: 0.2 m (0.66 ft), 35 mm zoom position: 0.23 m (0.76 ft), 50 mm zoom position: 0.3 m (0.99 ft) (measured from focal plane) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.2x |
| Vibration reduction | Yes. Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Filter attachment size | 46 mm |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approx. 70 mm/2.8 in. maximum diameter x 32 mm/1.3 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) |
| Weight | Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz.) |
| Internal focusing | Yes internal AF |
What’s in the Box
- Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
- Lens Cap LC-46B
- Rear Cap LF-N1 for Nikon Z mount lenses
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Nikon Z Mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 70 |
| Length (mm): 32 |
| Weight (g): 19595 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 9 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 16 – 50 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: 7 |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 50.0 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.200 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 3.50 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 16.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.20 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16.00 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 7 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
















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