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
Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Brightin Star
55 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
97
Brightin Star
49
Budget
Nikon
94
Brightin Star
50
Travel
Nikon
85
Brightin Star
23
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Brightin Star
44
Portrait
Nikon
81
Brightin Star
68
Landscape
Nikon
80
Brightin Star
22
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
76
Brightin Star
32
Professional
Nikon
74
Brightin Star
38
Macro
Nikon
73
Brightin Star
62

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRBrightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min16 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm35 mm
Elements9—
Groups7—
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/0.95
Min Aperture3.5-6.3—
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon ZNikon Z
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★—
Filter Thread46 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm35 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

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

  • Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $47 cheaper (1.3x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm0.287score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.2x 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

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Amazon
$190

Verdict

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

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

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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