NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens
Versatile, Fast, and Compact for Z-Mount DX Cameras
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is a high-performance zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras. Offering a 24–75mm full-frame equivalent focal range, this lens is perfect for travel, street photography, portraits, and everyday shooting. Its constant f/2.8 aperture ensures consistent exposure, smooth background separation, and strong low-light performance across the entire zoom range. Compact and lightweight at just 11.6 oz and 3.5" long, it combines portability with impressive optical quality.
The lens features a 9-blade rounded iris for beautiful, natural bokeh, while a minimum focus distance of 5.9" at the wide end lets you capture close-up details with shallow depth of field. Vibration Reduction (up to 4.5 stops) keeps handheld shots sharp, and the STM autofocus system delivers fast, quiet focusing for both stills and video. A user-assignable control ring lets you smoothly adjust aperture, ISO, or exposure, and minimized focus breathing ensures natural-looking video capture.
Optical Performance
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16–50mm focal length (24–75mm full-frame equivalent) for DX-format cameras
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Constant f/2.8 aperture for consistent low-light performance and depth control
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9-blade rounded aperture for smooth, circular bokeh
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12-element, 11-group optical design for sharpness and clarity across the zoom range
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Close focus from 5.9" (wide) to 9.8" (tele) for detailed near-subject shots
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Minimized focus breathing for natural video footage
Usability & Convenience
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Vibration Reduction delivers up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shooting
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STM autofocus provides fast, quiet, and precise operation
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User-assignable control ring for customizable adjustments
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Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
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67mm front filter thread for effortless filter use
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Native Z-mount DX compatibility
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR combines speed, versatility, and portability, making it a go-to lens for DX-format Z-mount photographers and hybrid creators alike.