Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
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/16
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weight 72 g
af type stepping motor
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 28-300mm | 18-135mm | 18-300mm | 15-45mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-M | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 72 | 590 | 326 | 120 | 463 | 350 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor | Linear motor | HSM | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | 84.6 | 31.5 | 97.9 | 12.1 | 72.9 | 44.7 | 83.5 | 20.7 | 94.6 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.2 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.4 | 77.7 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Compare | 53.8 | 81.4 | 93.5 | 62.2 | 78.9 | 82.8 | 99.3 | 73.5 | 79.4 |
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Compare | 84.6 | 81.4 | 56.7 | 96.4 | 45.8 | 82.8 | 81.9 | 73.5 | 90.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 84.6 | 89.2 | 80.2 | 65.1 | 77.7 | 82.8 | 81.9 | 72.3 | 34.5 |
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