Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Nikon Z lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Travel on a small kit, vlogging, everyday photography
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 16mm at the wide end
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Weight |
135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
32 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, min focus distance. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
A 2019 retractable DX kit zoom for the Z 50 and Z fc with VR and a 46mm filter thread. It weighs only about 135g.
Pros
- Very light and compact
- VR
- Collapses for storage
- Close focus 0.2m
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Plastic build
Our notes
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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