Nikon Z lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
16–50 mm, f/3.5–6.3, made for APS-C, stabilised. It mounts natively on 4 of our APS-C cameras; on the Z50II it frames like 24–75 mm.
- 16–50 mm · 24–75 mm equiv. on Z50II
- f/3.5–6.3
- 46 mm filter
- 135 g
- Stabilised
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On your camera
The view, the weight with the camera (battery and card included) and what the maker says about each pair.
| Camera | View (35 mm equiv.) | Weight with camera | Fit and maker's notes | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z30 | 24–75 mm | 540 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50 | 24–75 mm | 585 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50II | 24–75 mm | 685 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z fc | 24–75 mm | 580 g | Fits and works |
What it frames
From 3 m back it takes in a scene about 4.4 m wide at 16 mm and 1.4 m wide at 50 mm on the Z50II.
At its highest magnification, 0.2x, a subject about 12 cm wide fills the frame of the Z50II. Its closest focus is 20 cm from the sensor; on a zoom that distance and the highest magnification can belong to different zoom settings.
On the Z50II, to scale
Other everyday and travel zooms for Nikon Z
The nearest in focal length, and what each changes against the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR. Specifications only: we have not compared their pictures.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR24–75 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 330 g · 67 mm0.6 stop brighter at the wide end, 195 g heavierCompare
- Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A24–75 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 315 g · 55 mm0.6 stop brighter at the wide end, 180 g heavier, no lens stabilisation, weather-sealedCompare
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD26–105 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 540 g · 67 mm0.6 stop brighter at the wide end, 405 g heavier, weather-sealedCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.336–75 mm equiv. · f/4–6.3 · 195 g · 52 mm0.4 stop darker at the wide end, 60 g heavier, no lens stabilisation, made for full frameCompare
- Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD30–60 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 380 g · 67 mm0.6 stop brighter at the wide end, 245 g heavier, no lens stabilisation, made for full frame, weather-sealedCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S36–105 mm equiv. · f/4 · 500 g · 72 mm0.4 stop darker at the wide end, 365 g heavier, no lens stabilisation, made for full frame, weather-sealedCompare
Where it is picked first
Each camera page picks one lens per job by a stated rule, from the numbers alone; the kit guides build on those picks.
Everyday and travel: first pick on the Z30, Z50, Z50II and Z fc
The rule: a zoom from about 28 mm to at least 70 mm equivalent, lightest first.
In the kit guides
- A lightweight travel camera kit on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A portrait and family camera kit on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A wide-angle kit for rooms and landscapes on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A telephoto starter kit on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A macro kit for close-ups on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A low-light camera kit on the Z50IILoad this kit
- A wildlife photography kit on the Z50IILoad this kit
Questions about this lens
Which cameras does the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR fit?
4 APS-C cameras in our catalogue: Z30, Z50, Z50II, Z fc.
What does it frame like on APS-C?
16–50 mm frames like 24–75 mm on the Z50II (1.5x).
What filter size does it take?
46 mm screw-in filters. Every lens with a 46 mm thread.
Where these facts come from
Facts from the makers' specification pages. How we check
Size, weight, filter thread, close focus and magnification are Nikon's published figures. We have not tested this lens; for image quality, read reviews from people who have.
Specifications
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Made for
- APS-C sensors
- Focal length
- 16–50 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–6.3
- Lens stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealing
- Not stated by the maker
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 135 g
- Size (diameter × length)
- 70 × 32 mm
- Closest focus
- 20 cm
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Announced
- 2019
- Note
- Kit lens; also sold in silver (SL)