Elevate your cropped-sensor creative threshold with the official Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Zoom Lens. Replacing traditional slower kit optics, this fast zoom brings professional exposure control and creamy background separation to compact DX bodies like the Nikon Z50, Z30, or Zfc. By preserving a constant f/2.8 brightness across the entire focal arc, hybrid shooters can freely transition from wide-angle landscapes to intimate portraits without unexpected exposure drops or forcing high noise-inducing ISO settings.
The premium optical configuration features 12 elements arranged across 11 groups, utilizing one extra-low dispersion (ED) element and four aspherical glass elements to aggressively mitigate color fringing and chromatic aberrations for corner-to-corner sharpness. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) preserves sharpness during handheld shooting by counteracting motion shake up to 4.5 stops. Videographers benefit from an internal stepping motor (STM) for quiet autofocusing, remarkably suppressed focus breathing, a weather-sealed metal mount, and a user-assignable control ring that streamlines workflow adjustments.
Technical Specifications
The following table details the physical weight, exterior dimensions, and advanced optical properties of the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens:
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail & Standard Measurement |
|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions (Diameter × Length) | Approx. 74.5 × 88.0 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in) (Flange distance) |
| Device Net Weight | Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz) |
| Focal Length Range | 16–50 mm (Full-Frame/FX Format Equivalent: 24–75 mm) |
| Lens Mount Interface | Nikon Z Mount |
| Format Coverage | DX-Format (APS-C Crop Sensor) |
| Maximum Constant Aperture | f/2.8 (Over full zoom range) |
| Minimum Aperture Range | f/22 |
| Optical Design Architecture | 12 elements in 11 groups (1 ED element, 4 aspherical) |
| Angle of View Spectrum | DX format: 83° to 31° 30′ |
| Minimum Close Focus Distance | 0.15 m (5.9 in) at wide 16mm position 0.25 m (9.8 in) at tele 50mm position |
| Aperture Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded blade iris for clean circular bokeh) |
| Vibration Reduction (VR) | Voice Coil Motor (VCM) lens-shift; 4.5 stops advantage |
| Autofocus Motor Mechanics | Stepping Motor (STM) with Internal Focusing System |
| Weather Protection Trims | Dust and drip-resistant sealing with metal lens mount |
| Filter Attachment Size | 67 mm (Front Thread) |
