Description
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens Provides a 24-75mm Full-Frame Equivalent Field of View, Designed For Z-Mount Cameras With APS-C Sensors.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens Is a Versatile Zoom That Provides a 24-75mm Full-Frame Equivalent Field of View, Designed For Z-Mount Cameras With APS-C Sensors.
Key Features
- APS-C | f/2.8 to f/22
- 24-75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- STM Autofocus | 5.9 to 9.8″ Close Focus
- 4.5-Stop Vibration Reduction I.S.
- f/2.8 Aperture Over Entire Zoom Range
- Compact 88mm-Long Design
- User-Assignable Control Ring Enables Smooth Adjustment of Settings such as Aperture, ISO, or Exposure
- 9-Blade Rounded Iris Produces Natural, Distinct Circular Bokeh
- Minimum Focusing Distance of 5.9″ (Wide) Allows Detailed Close-Up Work
- Vibration Reduction Provides Up To 4.5 Stops of Stabilization For Sharper Handheld Shots
- STM-Driven Autofocus System Delivers Fast, Quiet Performance Suitable For Both Stills and Video
- Minimized Focus Breathing Supports Natural-Looking Video Capture
- 67mm Front Filter Thread
Primary Features
- Fast Constant Maximum Aperture of F/2.8 Throughout the Zoom Range Allows For Large, Natural Bokeh and Reduces the Effects of Camera Shake When Shooting In Low-Light Conditions. Low-Light Shooting Delivers Strong Performance In Dim Conditions, Allowing Faster Shutter Speeds and Reduced Noise.
- Optical Performance Features a 12-Element In 11-Group Design With ED Glass and Aspherical Elements To Minimize Aberrations and Ensure Sharp, Clear Images.
- Bokeh Expression Produces Large, Natural Background Blur With a 9-Blade Rounded Iris For Smooth, Circular Bokeh.
- Coverage For the 16-50mm*1 Wide-Angle To Mid-Range of Focal Lengths Supports a Wide Variety of Scenes and Subjects, Equivalent To 24-75mm In Full-Frame Terms.
- Versatile For Wide-Angle Landscapes, Everyday Shooting, and Mid-Range Portraiture.
- Minimum Focus Distance of 0.15 Metres at the Wide-Angle End and 0.25 Metres at the Telephoto End Enables Extremely Close Shooting For Dynamic Shots.
- One ED Glass and Two Aspherical Lens Elements Effectively Minimise Various Lens Aberrations.*2
- Equipped With a Stabilization Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) Mechanism Providing Camera-Shake Compensation Equivalent To a 5.0-Stop*3 Increase In Shutter Speed. Vibration Reduction Provides Up To 5 Stops of Compensation For Steadier Handheld Shooting.
- Compact Build With a Total Length of Approximately 88mm and Weighing Approximately 330g For Easy Handheld Shooting, Offering Portability For Everyday Use.
- Optimised For Video Recording With a Design That Suppresses Focus Breathing. Video Features Equipped With a Stepping Motor (STM) For Quiet Autofocus, Minimized Focus Breathing, and Hi-Res Zoom Support When Paired With the Nikon Z50II.
- Built-In Control Ring Allows Assignment of Functions such as Focus Mode (M/A), Aperture, Exposure Compensation, or ISO Sensitivity For Smooth Operation, Enabling Creative Control and Customizable Smooth Adjustment.
- Hi-Res Zoom*4 With the Z50II Expands the Zoom Range To the Equivalent of 16–100mm (6.25× Zoom) While Maintaining a Constant Maximum Aperture of F/2.8 With No Loss In Resolution
- Designed With Consideration of Dust and Drip Resistance.*5
*1 Angle of View Equivalent to that of a 24-75mm Lens in FX/35mm [135] Format.
*2 When using the Z50, camera firmware must be updated to the latest version.
*3 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/pitch correction performance with the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
*4 Hi-Res Zoom is available when used with the Z50II, and [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080; 25p], or [1920×1080; 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. AF-area mode is fixed at [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is set to [OFF].
*5 Thorough Dust- and Drip-resistance is Not Guaranteed in All Situations or Under All Conditions.
Overview
Follow Your Imagination With the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm F/2.8
A Standard Zoom Lens Featuring a Fast F/2.8 Aperture For Beautiful Bokeh and Confident Low-Light Shooting – Made For Every Day.
Its Constant F/2.8 Maximum Aperture Ensures Consistent Exposure Control, Smooth Background Separation, and Reliable Low-Light Performance Across the Zoom Range.
Capture Striking Portraits, Expansive Landscapes, Smooth Bokeh, and Dynamic Videos With Exceptional Clarity In Any Lighting.
Designed For Z-Mount Cameras With APS-C Sensors, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm F/2.8 VR Lens From Nikon Is a Versatile Zoom That Provides a 24-75mm Full-Frame Equivalent Field of View.
Weighing Just Approximately 0.33kg and Measuring 3.5″ Long, It Combines Portability With Strong Imaging Capabilities, Making It the Ideal Tool For Travel, Street Photography, Portraiture, and a Wide Variety of Other Scenarios.
Versatile and Compact, It Is Designed To Complement Every Creative Style and Everyday Adventure.
Optical Performance
- 16-50mm Focal Length For APS-C/DX Cameras, Providing a 24-75mm Full-Frame Equivalent View
- Constant F/2.8 Aperture Across the Zoom Range For Consistent Low-Light Performance and Depth Control
- 9-Blade Rounded Aperture For Distinct, Smooth, and Circular Bokeh
- 12-Element In 11-Group Optical Design Delivers Clarity and Sharpness Across Focal Lengths
- 5.9″ (Wide) To 9.8″ (Tele) Close Focus Allows Detailed Close-Up Imagery With Shallow Depth of Field
- Static Angle of View Allows Minimized Focus Breathing For Consistent Footage
Built For Video
Experience Natural Video Expression With the Responsive Control Ring and Hi-Res Zoom.
Effortlessly Adjust Zoom, Focus, and Brightness To Create Seamless Storytelling.
Reduce Focus Breathing With a Fixed Angle of View While Adjusting Focus, Delivering Professional-Quality, Stable Footage.
Enjoy Silent Operation Thanks To an Advanced STM (Stepping Motor) That Provides Exceptionally Quiet Autofocus.
Items Included
- Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm F/2.8 VR Lens (Nikon Z)
- Nikon LC-67B 67mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
- Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
- HB-118 Lens Hood
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty