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Key Features
- APS-C | f/2.8 to f/22
- 24-75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- STM Autofocus | 5.9 to 9.8" Close Focus
- 4.5-Stop Vibration Reduction I.S.
Designed for Z-mount cameras with APS-C sensors, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens from Nikon is a versatile zoom that provides a 24 to 75mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure control, smooth background separation, and reliable low-light performance across the zoom range. Weighing just 11.6 oz and measuring 3.5" long, it combines portability with strong imaging capabilities, making it the ideal tool for travel, street photography, portraiture, and a wide variety of other scenarios.
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Will the hood go on backwards to keep it there han
Will the hood go on backwards to keep it there handy?
Yes, the hood that comes with the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens can be mounted in reverse when not in use.
Date published: 2026-02-22
will this lens have a metal mount?
will this lens have a metal mount?
Yes, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens does have a metal mount.
Date published: 2025-10-23
How would this lens work with the Z6iii?
How would this lens work with the Z6iii?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens (Nikon Z), BH #NIZ165028, is designed for the APS-C Nikon Z mount. On the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera, BH #NIZ63, it will have a crop factor.
Date published: 2025-10-21
Does a polarizer filter screw on and off while the
Does a polarizer filter screw on and off while the hood is on?
Yes, the B+W High-Transmission MRC-Nano Master Circular Polarizer Filter (67mm) will work with the lens hood on with the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens (Nikon Z).
Date published: 2026-02-19
Does it have weather sealing?
Does it have weather sealing?
Nikon press release: Designed with consideration of dust and drip resistance
Date published: 2025-10-24