Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
65 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:6.25★ |
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
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
No current pricing available
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
