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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Silver)

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Silver)
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/DX Format
  • 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/16
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
Compact and versatile, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 24-75mm-equivalent zoom designed for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length zoom range, this lens is well-suited to everyday shooting situations. Its optical design incorporates aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations for sharper, clearer image quality throughout the zoom range. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy in bright and backlit conditions.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Overview

Compact and versatile, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 24-75mm-equivalent zoom designed for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length zoom range, this lens is well-suited to everyday shooting situations. Its optical design incorporates aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations for sharper, clearer image quality throughout the zoom range. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy in bright and backlit conditions.

The lens's flexible focal length range is complemented by Vibration Reduction image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.

The classic silver finish matches the retro-styled Z fc camera body.
Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range.
One extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Four aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques.
UPC: 018208201099

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.3
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
46 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
83° to 31° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87" / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.2x
Optical Design
9 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
46 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.76 x 1.26" / 70 x 32 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
2.37" / 60.2 mm
Weight
4.76 oz / 135 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.64 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9 x 4.9 x 4"

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Reviews

Ok lens, but not what I needed

By Christopher
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-25

I purchased a Zfc about a month ago, and got the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR since I thought purchasing other zoom lenses would be a couple months out and not urgent. That was a mistake. I should have purchased the kit with the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE). The focal length of the 28mm lens is perfect for what I'd shoot with the 16-50, and the faster aperture makes it a much better performer in those scenarios. The only reason I can think to go with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR over the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) in that kit is if you need the VR for video.

How to attach a macro LED Ring Light to this lens

By Dimitri
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-20

This lens is a very good lens for an inexpensive portable photo setup, including macro photography, such as flowers. Unfortunately, if you buy a standard led macro ring light, the smallest adapter ring is 49mm, while the thread on the lens is only 46mm. To solve this problem you need to buy a step-up adapter from 46mm to 49 or the next step up for the larger ring.

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Will this lens fit my Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera?

Will this lens fit my Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera?
Asked by: John
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens will physically fit the Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera but it is not ideal as it is an APSC lens and the camera is Full Frame.
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2025-01-20

Does this lens have any weather sealing?

Does this lens have any weather sealing?
Asked by: Ren
No, it is a kit lens.
Answered by: Craig
Date published: 2020-07-09

Does it come with a front cap?

Does it come with a front cap?
Asked by: Simon
Yes this lens will come with a front lens cap.
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2021-08-31

I'd like to use this lens on my Z6. Do I need to ...

I'd like to use this lens on my Z6. Do I need to go into the menus to set anything, or will the camera automatically go into crop mode when I attach the lens?
Asked by: M Jo
The camera will automatically crop when you put a DX lens on the Z6.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-11-08

Does this lens accommodate filters?

Does this lens accommodate filters?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes. The filter size is 46mm.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2020-07-09

how does one update software for the VR on this ...

how does one update software for the VR on this lens? does it have to be on the Z50 camera itself and hooked up to the computer?
Asked by: yoly
With Nikon cameras/lenses, you will upload the firmware update file into the memory card and run the update via the "Firmware Version" option in the menu. For more information, see these two pages for the DX Z 16-50mm lens' firmware: https://bit.ly/3fXRej0 https://bit.ly/3wKkccZ
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-11-08

Can this lens be used on the Z6 or Z7? Perhaps ...

Can this lens be used on the Z6 or Z7? Perhaps set to DX image area?
Asked by: Susan
Yes, you can use this on a Z6 or Z7 but in crop mode and 40% resolution.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-01-22
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