Lens comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Side by side on the Nikon Z50II: the view each gives, the weight with the camera and their sizes to one scale. No winner: the numbers that differ are the choice.
Side views to one scale from the makers' published sizes, mount on the left.
| Lens | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–50 mm | 18–140 mm |
| View on the Z50II | 24–75 mm equiv. | 27–210 mm equiv. |
| Maximum apertureSame | f/3.5–6.3 | f/3.5–6.3 |
| StabilisedSame | Yes | Yes |
| Made forSame | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 135 g | 315 g |
| With the Z50II | 685 g | 865 g |
| Length × diameter | 32 × 70 mm | 90 × 73 mm |
| Filter | 46 mm | 62 mm |
| Closest focusSame | 20 cm | 20 cm |
| Magnification | 0.2x | 0.33x |
| Weather sealingSame | Not stated | Not stated |
| FitSame | Fits and works | Fits and works |
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Questions
Which is lighter on the Z50II?
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 685 g against Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 865 g with the camera, battery and card.
Which one is sharper?
We do not test lenses, so we cannot say; read reviews from people who have used both. The table compares what the makers publish.
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check