Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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/3.5
lens type zoom
38 Overall Score
Price $200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 17-70mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 13-33mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | - | Fujifilm X | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 260 | 350 | 132 | 318 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | standard-zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | 53.7 | 75.9 | 34.3 | 13.6 | 21 | 77.9 | 82.9 | 21.2 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.7 | 82.3 | 88.7 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.6 | 68.4 | 28.9 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 68.9 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 80 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
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