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
Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter

Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter

Sigma
39 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
97
Sigma
45
Budget
Nikon
94
Sigma
44
Travel
Nikon
85
Sigma
26
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Sigma
37
Portrait
Nikon
81
Sigma
50
Landscape
Nikon
80
Sigma
21
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
76
Sigma
31
Professional
Nikon
74
Sigma
32
Macro
Nikon
73
Sigma
19

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRSigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min16 mm—
Focal Length Max50 mm—
Elements9—
Groups7—
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5—
Min Aperture3.5-6.3—
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon ZMinolta
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★0.40 kg
Filter Thread46 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Auto Focus
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 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

Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter

  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $46 cheaper (1.3x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter0.207score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 3.0x better value for money

Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter

Verdict

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

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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