Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Zoom Lens

Product Description

• The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is a premium standard zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount DX mirrorless cameras, offering exceptional versatility and image quality.

• With a zoom range of 16–50mm (equivalent to approximately 24–75mm on full-frame), it covers everything from wide landscapes and street scenes to portraits and close-ups.

• A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range provides consistent exposure, excellent low-light performance, and attractive background blur (bokeh).

• Features built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) to minimize camera shake and ensure sharper handheld photos and smoother video, even in low light.

• Delivers high-resolution, edge-to-edge sharpness thanks to an advanced optical design that includes one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element and two aspherical elements, effectively reducing chromatic aberration and distortion.

• Offers an impressively short minimum focusing distance—just 0.15 m (15 cm) at the wide end—allowing you to capture close-up details and creative compositions.

• The stepping motor (STM) autofocus system provides fast, precise, and nearly silent focusing performance, ideal for both photography and video recording.

• Focus breathing is minimized, ensuring consistent framing during focus transitions—especially beneficial for video creators.

• A customizable control ring lets you adjust aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation smoothly and silently for intuitive control during shooting.

• Compact and lightweight at just 330 g, with a short, portable barrel design, making it an excellent travel companion or everyday walk-around lens.

• Built with a metal mount and a dust- and drip-resistant construction, ensuring reliable performance in a variety of shooting environments.

• Perfect for creators who want a fast, high-quality zoom for travel, street, portrait, lifestyle, or video production, without the bulk of full-frame glass.

• Combines bright optics, stabilization, and compactness—making it a powerful upgrade from entry-level kit lenses.

Specifications

• Mount Type: Nikon Z-mount

• Format: DX (APS-C)

• Focal Length: 16–50 mm (equivalent to 24–75 mm on full-frame)

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (constant)

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Construction: 12 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements)

• Minimum Focus Distance:

  • 0.15 m at 16 mm

  • 0.25 m at 50 mm

• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.24×

• Angle of View (DX format): Approx. 83° to 31°30′

• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)

• Filter Thread Size: 67 mm

• Autofocus Motor: Stepping Motor (STM)

• Vibration Reduction (VR): Lens-shift VR (up to approx. 4.5–5 stops of compensation)

• Dimensions (Diameter × Length): Approx. 74.5 mm × 88 mm (3.0 in × 3.5 in)

• Weight: Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz)

• Weather Sealing: Dust- and drip-resistant design (not guaranteed in all conditions)

• Control Ring: Customizable (for aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation)

• Included Accessories: LC-67B Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-118 Lens Hood