Descripción
Constant f/2.8 Standard Zoom for Nikon Z DX
Overview
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is the fast standard zoom the Z DX system was missing: a constant f/2.8 across 16-50mm — 24-75mm equivalent — with optical stabilisation, in 330 g. It replaces the slow variable-aperture kit zoom without replacing the size of the camera.
Key features
- Constant f/2.8: exposure and depth of field stay put across the zoom range, so nothing changes as you frame.
- 16-50mm, an 83° to 31°30' field of view on DX — wide angle to short telephoto.
- Vibration Reduction: optical stabilisation, useful on DX bodies without it.
- 12 elements in 11 groups, with one ED glass element and two aspherical elements.
- 9 rounded diaphragm blades: circular highlights at f/2.8 and beyond.
- 0.15 m minimum focus at 16mm, and 0.24x maximum reproduction at 50mm.
Specifications
- Mount: Nikon Z (DX / APS-C)
- Focal length: 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent)
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8, constant
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Lens construction: 12 elements in 11 groups (1 ED, 2 aspherical)
- Angle of view: 83° - 31°30' (DX)
- Minimum focus distance: 0.15 m (16mm), 0.18 m (24mm), 0.21 m (35mm), 0.25 m (50mm)
- Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.24x (50mm)
- Diaphragm blades: 9, rounded
- Stabilisation: VR, optical
- Filter size: 67 mm
- Dimensions: approx. 74.5 mm maximum diameter x 88 mm
- Weight: approx. 330 g
What it is good for
- Events and interiors: f/2.8 all the way through is what makes indoor work possible without pushing ISO.
- Video: constant aperture means no exposure step when zooming.
- Everyday on a Z DX body: the upgrade that changes what the camera can do more than a new body would.

