Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 18 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.