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

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

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens offers a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, delivering consistent exposure control and excellent low-light performance on DX-format Z-mount cameras. Covering a focal range of 16-50mm (equivalent to 24-75mm on full-frame), it’s a versatile lens suitable for landscapes, portraits, street scenes and more. The lens features Vibration Reduction, which reduces camera shake for sharp handheld shots, and a 9-blade rounded aperture that creates smooth bokeh. The lightweight and compact design makes it easy to carry around, while STM autofocus delivers quiet, fast and precise focusing for both stills and video. The included customisable control ring provides convenient access to camera settings.

Main features

• Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range ensures reliable exposure control and excellent low-light performance


• Flexible 16-50mm zoom range, equivalent to 24-75mm in full-frame format, suitable for landscapes, portraits and everyday photography


• Built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) helps reduce camera shake for sharp handheld photos and smooth video


• STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus ensures fast, accurate and near-silent focusing for both stills and video


• 9-blade rounded aperture creates smooth, natural-looking background blur


• Compact and lightweight design is ideal for travel and everyday use


• Customizable control ring allows intuitive adjustment of camera settings such as aperture, ISO or exposure compensation


• Designed to reduce focus breathing, making it suitable for video recording

Technical characteristics

• Lens mount: Nikon Z


• Lens format coverage: APS-C / DX


• Focal length: 16-50mm (equivalent to 24-75mm in 35mm format)


• Maximum aperture: f/2.8


• Minimum aperture: f/22


• Optical construction: 12 elements in 11 groups


• Aperture blades: 9, rounded


• Autofocus system: Stepping motor (STM)


• Image stabilization: Optical Vibration Reduction


• Minimum focusing distance: approx. 15 cm (wide) to 25 cm (telephoto)


• Filter thread size: 67 mm


• Dimensions: approx. 74.5 mm diameter × 88 mm length


• Weight: about 330 g


• Included accessories: front lens cap, rear lens cap, lens hood

What you will find in the kit

• 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