Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F2.8 VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F2.8 VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.15m / 5.9 inch
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 75mm and a total length of 88mm when not extended. It weighs 330g / 11.6 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8's stabilization system is effective up to 4.5 stops .
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m .
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 16mm all the way to the 50mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
16mm
F2.8
F22
50mm
F2.8
F22
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 comes with a lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-118 .
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 Lens Hood
Body Colour
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 is available in Black color.
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F2.8 VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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