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Compact silver Nikon Z-mount zoom lens with retractable barrel

Nikon Global

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 20084 camera lens

SKU CH-9FZ9-EJNKA

Compact DX-format Z-mount zoom covering 16-50 mm with 4.5-stop vibration reduction and stepping motor autofocus

  • TypeTelephoto Lens
  • Wide-angle to portrait coverage with 16-50mm DX zoom
  • 24-75mm equivalent framing for versatile everyday shooting
  • Up to 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction steadies handheld images
  • Stepping motor delivers fast quiet autofocus for stills and video
  • Extra-low dispersion element reduces aberrations for sharper results

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm VR Standard Zoom

This compact lens is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It covers a versatile 24-75mm equivalent zoom range from wide-angle to portrait length. The variable aperture of f/3.5-6.3 suits everyday photography and travel use. Vibration Reduction provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for handheld shooting.

Variable Aperture Limits Low-Light Use

The maximum aperture narrows from f/3.5 at 16mm to f/6.3 at 50mm, restricting light gathering at telephoto settings. This makes indoor or evening handheld shots more difficult without raising ISO. The lens is not suited for buyers who need consistent f/2.8 brightness throughout the zoom range. Super Integrated Coating reduces flare but cannot overcome the physical aperture constraint.

Simple Mount with Programmable Control Ring

The lens mounts directly to any Z-mount body with no adapter required. A stepping motor delivers quiet autofocus suitable for video, while full-time manual override allows instant focus adjustments. The programmable control ring can be assigned to aperture or exposure compensation for intuitive operation. Buyers who need a dedicated focus-distance window or mechanical aperture ring will not find those features here.

Highlights

  • Wide-angle to portrait coverage with 16-50mm DX zoom
  • 24-75mm equivalent framing for versatile everyday shooting
  • Up to 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction steadies handheld images
  • Stepping motor delivers fast quiet autofocus for stills and video
  • Extra-low dispersion element reduces aberrations for sharper results

Specifications

TypeTelephoto Lens

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16-50mm DX zoom or a different focal length for my Z-mount camera?

This lens covers a 24-75mm equivalent range on DX bodies, making it a compact all-in-one for everyday wide-angle to portrait shooting.

What does the 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction mean when I am shooting handheld?

It reduces camera shake by up to 4.5 stops, allowing sharper handheld photos at slower shutter speeds across the 16-50mm zoom range.

How does the Z-mount interface affect aperture control on this DX lens?

The Z-mount communicates the variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture electronically, letting the camera adjust exposure smoothly while you zoom from 16 to 50mm.

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