Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
Its retractable design collapses to a pancake-like form, making the 24-75mm equivalent zoom range exceptionally portable for a Z-mount kit lens. The inclusion of an extra-low dispersion element helps control chromatic aberrations despite the variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture, and the built-in VR stabilization aids handheld shooting. This lens is best for travel photographers and Z DX camera owners who prioritize a compact, lightweight walkaround zoom over extreme low-light or macro performance.
Focal length 16-50mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weight 72 g
af type stepping motor
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 28-300mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 72 | 590 | 535 | 306 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | 84.6 | 31.5 | 97.9 | 12.1 | 72.9 | 44.7 | 83.5 | 20.7 | 94.6 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.2 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.6 | 95.3 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.5 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 86.7 | 83.8 | 49 | 86 | 88.4 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.5 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.4 | 77.7 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.6 | 86.7 | 70.4 | 41.6 | 83.7 | 88.4 | 77 | 53.6 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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