Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a retractable everyday zoom for Nikon Z-mount DX cameras. Its 16–50 mm range gives angles of view equivalent to 24–75 mm on a full-frame camera, covering landscapes, snapshots and portraits.

It weighs approximately 135 g and measures approximately 32 mm long when retracted. In-lens VR provides up to 4.5 stops of shake compensation, while a quiet stepping motor and assignable control ring suit both photography and video. The lens focuses as close as 0.2 m at the 24 mm zoom position.

Specifications

Main features
Type	Standard zoom lens
Announced	2019-10-10
Focal length	16–50 mm
Lens mount	Nikon Z
Price	$299.95 original US suggested retail price (2019)
Aperture
Maximum aperture	f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperture	f/22–40
Aperture ring	No dedicated aperture ring; aperture can be assigned to the control ring
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture notes	Rounded diaphragm opening
Optical layout
Elements	9
Groups	7
Special elements / coatings	One ED element and four aspherical elements; Super Integrated Coating
Image stabilisation	Optical VR, up to 4.5 stops
Focus
Minimum focus	0.2 m at 24 mm
Maximum magnification	0.2×
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Stepping motor (STM)
Full time manual	Yes, via assignable control ring (M/A)
Focus method	Internal focusing
Distance scale	No physical distance scale
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight, g	135
Diameter	70 mm
Length	32 mm when retracted
Colour	Black
Zoom method	Rotary zoom ring; extending, retractable construction
Zoom lock	Locks in the retracted position; unlocks by rotating the zoom ring
Filter thread	46 mm
Filter notes	Screw-in filters; use one at a time and remove the hood before attaching a filter
Hood supplied	No; available separately
Hood product code	HN-40
Tripod collar	No