NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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Overview
- A versatile 16-50 mm focal length takes you from wide-angle to mid-range, with a fast and constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range.
- A minimum focus distance of 0.15 m (at 16 mm)/0.25 m (at 50 mm) enables users to get close to subjects and capture fine details with an impressive background bokeh.
- Lens-shift VR mechanism, with a 5.0-stop* effect at the center, effectively compensates for camera shake, giving you sharper results even in low-light conditions.
- A compact, lightweight design allows for snapping photos on the go.
- *Based on CIPA 2024 Standard; Yaw/Pitch correction with the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
Specifications
Focal length |
16-50 mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/2.8 |
Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
Lens construction |
12 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED glass element and 2 aspherical lens elements) |
Angle of view |
83°-31 °30' (DX image area) |
Minimum focus distance |
0.15 m/0.5 ft (at 16 mm), 0.18 m/0.59 ft (at 24 mm), 0.21 m/0.69 ft (at 35 mm), 0.25 m/0.82 ft (at 50 mm) from focal plane |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.24x (at 50 mm) |
Diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Filter-attachment size |
67 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
Dimensions |
Approximately 74.5 mm/3 in. maximum diameter x 88 mm/3.5 in. (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight |
Approximately 330 g/11.7 oz |
Supplied accessories |
LC-67B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-118 Lens Hood |
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
MTF Chart
• Wide

• Tele

Spatial Frequencies | S: Sagittal | M: Meridional |
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Lens Construction

- ED glass element
- Aspherical lens elements