Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is lighter by 345g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR goes wider (16mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Weight g | 330.0 (lighter) | 675.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Length mm | 88.0 | 142.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.5 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.24 |
| Max magnification | 0.238 | 0.323 |
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon's DX zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and VR, announced as Nikon's first f/2.8 zoom for the DX Z lineup, introduced in 2025. It weighs about 330g and focuses as close as 0.15m at 16mm.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- VR
- Light at about 330g
- Close focus of 0.15m
Cons
- DX only
- Short 50mm end
- Heavier than the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II
A 2025 second-generation Z standard zoom with an internal zoom design, so the barrel does not extend. It uses 77mm filters and is built for hybrid stills and video work.
Pros
- Internal zoom, barrel stays the same length
- Constant f/2.8
- Reduced focus breathing
- Lighter than the first version
Cons
- Large next to f/4 zooms
- No in-lens stabilization
- Heavier than the Z 24-70mm f/4 S
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