The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens is designed for mirrorless camera bodies with an APS-C sensor, providing a full-frame equivalent field-of-view of 24-75mm. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides consistent exposure control, smooth background separation, and good low-light performance across the zoom range, making it ideal for working in challenging lighting conditions.
The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens is ideal for a wide variety of applications, from travel, street photography, to portraiture and a wide variety of other applications.
The 9-bladed, rounded iris produces a circular bokeh while at the same time, the 15cm minimum focus distance at the wide end allows for detailed close-up shots. The Vibration Reduction system provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilisation for sharper handheld shots. The implementation of a Stepping motor autofocus (STM) system delivers fast, quiet and accurate autofocus performance ideal for both still and video applications. A user-assignable control ring enables smooth adjustment of settings such as aperture, ISO, or exposure, while minimised focus breathing supports natural-looking video capture.
Optical Performance
The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens is designed for mirrorless camera bodies with an APS-C sensor, providing a full-frame equivalent field-of-view of 24-75mm. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides consistent exposure control, smooth background separation, and good low-light performance across the zoom range, making it ideal for working in challenging lighting conditions. The 9-bladed, rounded iris produces a circular bokeh.
The optical design comprises of 12 elements in 11 groups, which ensures clarity and sharpness across the entire focal range.
Close-up imagery with a shallow depth of field is provided with a 15cm minimum focus distance at the wide end and 25cm at the telephoto end.
Usability
The Vibration Reduction system provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilisation for sharper handheld shots. The implementation of a Stepping motor autofocus (STM) system delivers fast, quiet and accurate autofocus performance ideal for both still and video applications. A user-assignable control ring enables smooth adjustment of settings such as aperture, ISO, or exposure, while minimised focus breathing supports natural-looking video capture.
The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens features a lightweight and compact design, only weighing in at 330g with an 88mm long form factor.
- Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens
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