Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm
Rokinon
26 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 18 |
| Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.95 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:12.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.