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Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- 16-50mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 330 g
- Min focus 0.15 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A step up from the kit zoom for Z DX owners who want a faster aperture.
About this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR: an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 16-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, 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 f/2.8 VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2025
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.15 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.24x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 330 g
- Length
- 88 mm
- Diameter
- 74.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR?
- Events on DX
- Travel
- Video on Z DX bodies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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
Is the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR a constant-aperture lens?
Yes, it keeps f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, which helps in low light and for background separation.
What is the equivalent focal length on DX?
It frames like roughly a 24-75mm lens in full-frame terms.
Is it compatible with full-frame Z cameras?
Yes, in DX crop mode. The lens is intended for DX bodies.
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