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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Review

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR

Main Features

  • 16-50mm Focal Range
  • F3.5-6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 135g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 32mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Overview

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50.

Focal Range

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR 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

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR 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 DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m.

Aperture

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f16 at 16mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f16 at 50mm .

Optical Formula

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ED
  • 4 aspherical elements
  • Super Integrating Coating

Lens Hood

Body Colour

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-50mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5-6.3
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 135g
Diameter 70mm
Length 32mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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