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

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

Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm

7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm

7Artisans
46 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
97
7Artisans
51
Budget
Nikon
94
7Artisans
41
Travel
Nikon
85
7Artisans
31
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
7Artisans
44
Portrait
Nikon
81
7Artisans
61
Landscape
Nikon
80
7Artisans
18
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
76
7Artisans
25
Professional
Nikon
74
7Artisans
38
Macro
Nikon
70
7Artisans
39

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min16 mm55 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm55 mm
Elements96
Groups75
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.4
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades714★
Build
MountNikon ZCanon EF-M
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★0.27 kg
Filter Thread46 mm49 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★manual focus only
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★350 mm
Max Magnification0.2x★—

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

7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm

  • Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (78th percentile)
  • Strong macro (67th percentile)
  • Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm is $34 cheaper (1.3x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.626score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm0.424score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.5x better value for money

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

Amazon
$143
Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$195
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327

7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm

Adorama
$109
Newegg
$109

Verdict

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

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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