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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A pocketable kit zoom for Z DX bodies.
About this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon Z mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction. A compact zoom designed for Nikon Z DX-format mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2019
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 135 g
- Length
- 32 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR?
- Travel on a small kit
- Vlogging
- Everyday photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–75mm | 27–73.7° | 32.2–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent focal length of the Z DX 16-50mm?
It frames like roughly a 24-75mm lens in full-frame terms, a standard zoom range.
Does the Z DX 16-50mm have vibration reduction?
Yes, VR that works alongside in-body stabilization on cameras that have it.
Can I use it on a full-frame Z camera?
Yes, in DX crop mode, which uses a cropped area of the sensor.
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