Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens — Bright, Sharp & Incredibly Compact

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens is a game-changing zoom designed for APS-C Nikon Z-mount cameras. With a constant f/2.8 aperture, versatile 24–75mm full-frame equivalent focal length, and 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction, this lens blends portability with professional performance. Whether you’re capturing travel adventures, street life, portraits, or video, it delivers stunning clarity and creative flexibility — all in a compact 3.5″ design weighing just 11.6 oz.

Exceptional Optical Performance

Engineered with 12 elements in 11 groups, this lens ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal aberrations throughout its zoom range. The constant f/2.8 aperture allows consistent exposure and beautiful background separation even in low-light environments. Its 9-blade rounded iris produces natural, circular bokeh for professional-looking portraits and cinematic shots.

Close focusing from 5.9 inches (wide) to 9.8 inches (tele) unlocks creative opportunities for macro-style details with shallow depth of field.

Advanced Usability & Stabilization

Equipped with Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, this lens provides up to 4.5 stops of image stabilization, ensuring sharper handheld shots and smoother videos. The stepping motor (STM) delivers fast, silent autofocus, perfect for hybrid shooters switching between stills and video.

A user-assignable control ring allows you to adjust settings like aperture, ISO, or exposure on the fly, streamlining your workflow. Meanwhile, minimized focus breathing ensures stable framing during video recording.

Compact Design for Everyday Carry

At only 3.5 inches in length and weighing 11.6 ounces, this lens is built for portability without compromise. Its 67mm front filter thread allows easy use of polarizers, ND filters, or creative effects — making it an excellent choice for travel photographers, vloggers, and content creators on the move.

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens

Q1: Is this lens compatible with full-frame Nikon Z cameras?

Nikon designed this DX-format lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. You can use it on full-frame Nikon Z cameras in DX crop mode.

Q2: Does the lens maintain f/2.8 across the entire zoom range?

Yes. Unlike variable aperture zooms, this lens has a constant f/2.8, providing consistent exposure and depth of field from 16mm to 50mm.

Q3: How effective is the Vibration Reduction system?

Nikon’s VR system provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization, making handheld shooting sharper and smoother even in low light.

Q4: Is this lens good for video recording?

Absolutely. The STM autofocus is fast and silent, focus breathing is minimized, and the control ring enables smooth on-the-fly adjustments — ideal for video creators.

Q5: What’s the minimum focusing distance?

The lens focuses as close as 5.9 inches at the wide end and 9.8 inches at the tele end, enabling detailed close-up shots with a shallow depth of field.

Q6: Can I use filters with this lens?

Yes, it supports a 67mm front filter thread, compatible with a wide range of circular filters for creative flexibility.