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

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

Name: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens (Nikon Z)
Brand: NIKON
SKU: SF-2443-QREA
Availability: InStock

Brand: NIKON

MFR: 20133

SKU: SF-2443-QREA

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APS-C | f/2.8 to f/22
24-75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
STM Autofocus | 5.9 to 9.8" Close Focus
4.5-Stop Vibration Reduction I.S.
f/2.8 Aperture Over Entire Zoom Range
9-Blade Iris | Distinct Circular Bokeh
Compact 3.5"-Long Design
User-Assignable Control Ring
67mm Front Filter Thread

Items Included

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens (Nikon Z)
HB-118 Lens Hood

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Designed for Z-mount cameras with APS-C sensors, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens from Nikon is a versatile zoom that provides a 24 to 75mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure control, smooth background separation, and reliable low-light performance across the zoom range. Weighing just 11.6 oz and measuring 3.5" long, it combines portability with strong imaging capabilities, making it the ideal tool for travel, street photography, portraiture, and a wide variety of other scenarios.

The NIKKOR zoom lens features a 9-blade rounded iris that produces natural, circular bokeh, while its minimum focusing distance of 5.9" at the wide end allows detailed close-up work. Vibration Reduction provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and the STM-driven autofocus system delivers fast, quiet performance suitable for both stills and video. A user-assignable control ring enables smooth adjustment of settings such as aperture, ISO, or exposure, while minimized focus breathing supports natural-looking video capture.

Optical Performance

16 to 50mm focal length for APS-C/DX cameras, providing a 24 to 75mm full-frame equivalent view
Constant f/2.8 aperture across the zoom range for consistent low-light performance and depth control
9-blade rounded aperture for distinct, smooth, and circular bokeh
12-element in 11-group optical design delivers clarity and sharpness across focal lengths
5.9" (wide) to 9.8" (tele) close focus allows detailed close-up imagery with shallow depth of field
Static angle of view allows minimized focus breathing for consistent footage

Usability

Vibration Reduction provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shooting
Stepping motor autofocus ensures fast, precise, and quiet operation for stills and video
Control ring supports customizable functions such as aperture, ISO, or exposure adjustments
Lightweight build at 11.6 oz with a compact 3.5"-long form factor for daily carry
67mm front filter thread for straightforward filter integration
Native Nikon Z-mount compatibility with DX-format mirrorless cameras

Focal Length	16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)
Aperture	Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage	APS-C
Minimum Focus Distance	5.9" / 15 cm (Wide) to 9.8" / 25 cm (Tele)
Optical Design	12 Elements in 11 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades	9, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	Yes
Filter Size	67 mm (Front)
Dimensions	ø: 2.9 x L: 3.5" / ø: 74.5 x L: 88 mm
Weight	11.6 oz / 330 g