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

89.7 Travel Score
16-50mmf/3.5Nikon ZIS
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 135g and delivering 4.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, this retractable 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom is the smallest DX-format Nikon Z lens. Its silver finish matches the Nikon Z fc body, and a programmable control ring provides tactile adjustment of aperture or exposure compensation. This lens best suits casual photographers and vloggers who need a silent, stabilized walkaround zoom for landscapes, street scenes, and close-up detail shots.

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Price €390
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 16-50mm lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

86.5 Travel Score
50-250mmf/16Nikon ZIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens provides a 75-375mm equivalent reach with 5-stop Vibration Reduction, delivering sharp telephoto shots even in dim light. At just 404g and a high-value price point, it maintains portability while adding near-silent stepping motor AF and suppressed focus breathing for polished video. Best for budget-minded DX Z-mount shooters needing a versatile zoom for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects, especially hybrid creators capturing both stills and video.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm lens
Price €430
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