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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens

SKU: 1025644     MPN:

JMA725DA

$1,629.00

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This lens is perfect for capturing a wide range of scenes with ease. It offers consistent low-light performance and beautiful background blur thanks to its constant f/2.8 aperture. Its lightweight and compact design make it ideal for travel and street photography, while the vibration reduction ensures sharp handheld shots. The fast, quiet autofocus and customizable control ring enhance both stills and video shooting. Enjoy detailed close-ups with its impressive minimum focusing distance.

Features

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 to 75mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure control, smooth background separation, and reliable low-light performance across the zoom range. Weighing just 11.6 oz 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.

The NIKKOR zoom lens features

The NIKKOR zoom lens features a 9-blade rounded iris that produces natural, circular bokeh, while its minimum focusing distance of 5.9" at the wide end allows detailed close-up work. Vibration Reduction provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and the STM-driven autofocus system delivers fast, quiet performance suitable for both stills and video. A user-assignable control ring enables smooth adjustment of settings such as aperture, ISO, or exposure, while minimized focus breathing supports natural-looking video capture.

Optical Performance

  • 16 to 50mm focal length for APS-C/DX cameras, providing a 24 to 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

Usability

  • Vibration Reduction provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shooting
  • Stepping motor autofocus ensures fast, precise, and quiet operation for stills and video
  • Control ring supports customizable functions such as aperture, ISO, or exposure adjustments
  • Lightweight build at 11.6 oz with a compact 3.5"-long form factor for daily carry
  • 67mm front filter thread for straightforward filter integration
  • Native Nikon Z-mount compatibility with DX-format mirrorless cameras

Specifications

Focal Length

16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)

Aperture

Maximum
f/2.8
Minimum
f/22

Lens Mount

Nikon Z

Lens Format Coverage

APS-C

Minimum Focus Distance

5.9" / 15 cm (Wide) to 9.8" / 25 cm (Tele)

Optical Design

12 Elements in 11 Groups

Aperture/Iris Blades

9, Rounded

Focus Type

Autofocus

Image Stabilization

Yes

Filter Size

67 mm (Front)

Dimensions

ø: 2.9 x L: 3.5" / ø: 74.5 x L: 88 mm

Weight

11.6 oz / 330 g