Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR vs 28-75mm F2.8
Both are Nikon Z zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 235 g lighter (330 g vs 565 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 28-75mm F2.8 does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
- You want a compact lens: 88 mm vs 120.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Events on DX, travel, video on Z DX bodies
Pick the 28-75mm F2.8 if
- You need more reach: 75mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | 28-75mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
28-75mm
|
| Weight |
330 g
lighter
|
565 g
|
| Length |
88 mm
shorter
|
120.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.5 mm
|
75 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.35×
larger
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
- Brand
- Nikon both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
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