Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Silver)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Silver)
Ultra-Compact Standard Zoom – 24-75mm Equivalent Reach, 4.5-Stop Vibration Reduction & Retro Silver Finish

The silver Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is an ultra-compact standard zoom lens designed specifically for crop-sensor (APS-C / DX-format) Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Styled with a classic silver finish designed to complement retro-inspired bodies like the Nikon Z fc, this pancake-style zoom covers a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24-75mm. Spanning wide-angle to portrait perspectives, its collapsible design makes it an ideal everyday optic for travel, vlogging, and casual shooting.

Equipped with optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, the lens compensates for up to 4.5 stops of handheld camera shake to deliver sharp stills and smooth video footage in low-light conditions. Its optical design incorporates one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element and four aspherical elements to suppress chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and field curvature across the zoom spectrum. A stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual focus override, while a customizable control ring and an electromagnetic aperture mechanism offer precise exposure adjustment.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Versatile 24-75mm Equivalent Field of View: Covers essential everyday focal lengths from expansive wide-angle landscapes to mid-telephoto portraits.

4.5-Stop Vibration Reduction (VR): Integrated optical stabilization minimizes handheld camera shake for sharp photos and steady video.

Retractable Pancake Architecture: Features a collapsible physical profile that shrinks dramatically when not in use for maximum portability.

Fast, Quiet Stepping AF Motor: Delivers smooth, near-silent autofocus tracking and focus pulling suited for both photo and video workflows.

Advanced Optical Layout: Features 1 ED glass element and 4 aspherical elements with Super Integrated Coating to control flare and distortion.

Programmable Control Ring & Electromagnetic Iris: Configurable control ring allows seamless adjustment of focus, aperture, or exposure compensation.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Ultra-Compact Standard Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Nikon Z Native (DX-Format / APS-C Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 16 to 50 mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75 mm)

Maximum Aperture Range: f/3.5 (Wide) to f/6.3 (Telephoto)

Minimum Aperture: f/16 to 29

Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9 inches / 20 cm (at 24mm)

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.2x

Optical Construction: 9 Elements in 7 Groups (1 ED, 4 Aspherical)

Optical Coatings: Super Integrated Coating (SIC)

Image Stabilization: Vibration Reduction (VR) up to 4.5 Stops

Autofocus Mechanism: Stepping Motor (STM) Internal Focus System

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris (Electromagnetic Mechanism)

Filter Thread Diameter: 46 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.8 x 1.3 inches / 70.0 x 32.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 4.8 oz / 135 g