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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens, Bundle with ProOptic Pro Digital 46mm UV Filter, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Universal Lens Cap Tether

SKU: NKZ1650EK MFR: 20084 EK
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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
    Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
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  • ProOptic 46mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
    ProOptic 46mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
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  • ProOptic Lens Pen Lens Cleaner
    ProOptic Lens Pen Lens Cleaner
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  • 2 more

Key Features

  • Capture stunning photos with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm lens' versatile 16-50mm focal length.
  • Experience sharp, clear images thanks to Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization tech.
  • Compact & lightweight design makes this Nikon Z lens perfect for travel and everyday use.
  • Achieve beautiful background blur with the f/3.5-6.3 aperture for creative portraits.
  • Fast, accurate autofocus ensures you never miss a shot with this amazing Nikon lens.
  • This Nikon 16-50mm zoom lens is ideal for landscapes, portraits, and everyday snapshots.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAVIER C : Because it is a versatile lenses and good to do Architecture , landscape and portrait photographs

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Review Summary

2024-02-05T03:46:02

Rated 5 out of 5

I bought this to use with a Z30 attached to a Peak designs capture clip on my backpack strap while ski touring and mountain biking. If purchasing a Z30 (or similar) the cost is so low to bundle in this lens, it's an incredible bargain. I also use a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens with the Z30, but this little lens is so good, and so unobtrusive, that I am only using the Sigma when I go out in low light. The image quality is remarkable, especially considering cost and size. The stabilization enables me to shoot stationary subjects hand held at 1/30. This is the perfect travel lens when paired with a smaller Z body. I am very, very impressed.

Todd M.

2023-02-12T17:46:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you Adorama

The lens arrived in a timely manner. Very clean and well packed. Item is as descibed!

Ricardo W.

2021-09-27T06:16:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Light, Sharp, and Reasonably Priced

While its plastic feel doesn't lend an air of confidence, this lens more than makes up for it by its performance. It's sharp nearly edge to edge wide open. It focuses quickly. And it's quite reasonably priced. It's a wonderful lens for the Z fc, Z 5, and Z 50 owners.

JA J.

2021-05-12T14:43:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great travel or all round use lens

Great overall picture quality with great sharpness and contrast. Great travel lens that is compact and light.

patrick

2020-07-19T10:28:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Very small lens, sharp images very nice on my Z6 Is DX len but for family pic and street Photography works great!

I recommend this lens on Z6 or Z7 for street photography!

PABLO P.

2020-06-24T09:21:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great kit lens for the Z50

The 16-50mm lens is very sharp for a kit lens. Focus is fast and VR works great on the Z50. I would recommend this lens for anyone who did not purchase this lens with as part of the kit when they bought the Z50.

ALEK I.

2020-06-11T11:52:28

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent for $300 lens

Yes, it is only DX, mostly plastic and slow (3.5-6.3). However, It is extremely lightweight (130g) and have all that I usually need for video shooting on the go: good video compatible autofocus, vibration reduction. It is very sharp on open apertures. Very good companion for lightweight gimbal.

VALERIA S.

2020-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light weight lens Packs a punch

One of the best lenses I own. Clear images, light weight great for all around photography. The pancake feature is unique and useful.

Seapc1

2020-03-01T08:31:39

Rated 5 out of 5

pairs great with the Z50, but works well with the other Nikon Z cameras as well.

even though this is a great lens that i would recommend for purchase. the lens is a bit small for me since i am used to the size of the bigger lenses. at only 4.4oz this lens is very light. i used this lens with my Nikon Z7 for a short time. the lens is so light that you may not notice that they lens is attacked to the camera unless you are looking at or interacting with the lens in some way other than having the camera hanging around your neck with a neck-strap. for those who have smaller hands and/or is used to smaller camera lenses and owns the Z50, this lens is a must buy for use as a primary lens.

STEVEN W.

2020-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great walk around lens

I use this lens with my Z6. The combination of this lens and camera give me a very lightweight and compact camera with excellent results. I was originally thinking about buying a new lightweight camera for street photography and walking around but this combo does it all. I highly recommend it.

TonyLo

2020-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small but powerful!

Many larger lenses do not possess the quality of this little giant. Sharp color photos in bright sun or in low light.. No matter if you are shooting video or portaits you will get clean crisp pictures with this lens. Makes your camera very compact for travel. I use mine on the new Z50 and love every feature.

PenTurner

2020-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great walking around lenses

Pro: Lightweight; Compact Size; Quiet; VR; Sharp on 16mm; Great for walking around. Cons: No lenses hood; Slow; A little soft on 50mm.

Ruiwei

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good lens, great size

This lens is the only one I purchased for the Z50. The size is perfect for the Z50, but it's really too slow for low light photography. I have most of the other S-Line Z lenses for my Z6 and Z7 cameras. But those lenses defeat the purpose of having a compact camera like the Z50. I hope that Nikon produces some pancake-sized fast primes for the Z50, like a 35mm and 50mm equivalent at f/1.8 or faster. They would make the Z50 the ideal street photography and pocketable travel camera in the Nikon arsenal. In the mean time, this lens will have to do.

AbeK

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Lens Considering, size, price, and weight

I really like the new Nikon DX Z50 16-50mm for it's compact size and light weight. In the past I have had two Nikon DX cameras, a D3200 and a D5500. I liked the 3200 and loved the 5500. I had Nikon DX lenses for those bodies. Then I bought a full frame Nikon D750 and bought some FX lenses. A 24-120mm F4 and a 50mm F1.4. The FX lenses were bigger, heavier, and more expensive than the DX ones. I found the previous DX lenses great for casual photos but the FX lenses on the DX Body were sharper and just a step up from DX. This is exactly the same result I am getting with my Z50 when I use the DX Z lenses with it like the 16-50 and then try one of my full frame ZS lenses like my 24-70 or 50mm ZS. For almost all photos the 16-50 is great. But when you shoot landscape or macro where you need just the last once of detail I like the bigger much more expensive ZS lenses better. I have used the 16-50 in many family events and also some landscape and botanical shots. It absolutely should be bought if you get a Z50.

Franklin

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Z50 16-50 mm lens

Construction wise it seems cheaply made, however some plastics today are very tuff. Time will tell. Size is very unique and practical and makes it a great carry around lens. Sharp in good light but the 6.3 makes it poor for low light even though the Z50 body does very good at higher iso. All said for the money it’s a pretty good lens for a kit lens. Hope all future lenses don’t fall in. The f 4 and 6.3 , sort of negates the camera bodies gains in higher iso.

Bigmo

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens.

This is a great little lens. It's sharp, light and small and a great value as a kit lens when bought with the camera.

Melco

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic small, light lens

I have really enjoyed this lens so far. It is small and light and hardly realize it is there on my Z6. I have used this lens to do a number of sunsets and have even had a couple of them shown on our local Television News Weather reports. This is a really fine lens and very complementary to my Z6.

captSteve

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and sharp

It seemed too compact to be true, but it's very sharp and fast focusing. It's like you're just shooting with the body.

Rpdubya

2020-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing lens

I love this small lens. This small but powerful lens is great for travel which makes it alot lighter to carry. I have attached a few photos that I have taken with the 16-50mm

BarbATX

2019-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Optical Quality Equal to Professional Lenses

To my surprise, this tiny new lens yields results equal to my Nikon professional normal range zoom lenses. See the attached six photos taken with little or no enhancing.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR Specifications

  • Focal Length

    16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm)

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/3.5 to 6.3

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon Z

  • Format Compatibility

    APS-C

  • Angle of View

    83 Degree to 31 Degree 30'

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.2x

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    7.87" (20cm)

  • Optical Design

    9 Elements in 7 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Focus Type

    Autofocus

  • Image Stabilization

    Yes

  • Filter Size

    46mm (Front)

  • Dimensions (Diameter x L)

    2.8 x 1.3" (70 x 32mm)

  • Weight

    4.8 oz (135g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223217867, 018208200849, 840014139477, 840014139958, 192223216723, 021331504401

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon Z fc
  • Nikon Z30
  • Nikon Z50

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon Z 9
  • Nikon Z f
  • Nikon Z5
  • Nikon Z6
  • Nikon Z6 II
  • Nikon Z6III
  • Nikon Z7
  • Nikon Z7 II
  • Nikon Z8

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR

FEATURED REVIEWS

Optical Quality Equal to Professional Lenses

By Scripps23

To my surprise, this tiny new lens yields results equal to my Nikon professional normal range zoom lenses. See the attached six photos taken with little or no enhancing.

Very small lens, sharp images very nice on my Z6 Is DX len but for family pic and street Photography works great!

By PABLO P.

I recommend this lens on Z6 or Z7 for street photography!

Make every shot count with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens, a high-quality, compact, and versatile lens designed for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras. This innovative lens, the smallest DX format lens ever produced by NIKKOR, is a powerhouse in a small package, delivering superior image quality across a wide range of shooting scenarios.

Capture vibrant street scenes, breathtaking landscapes, intimate portraits, and action-packed videos with ease. The lens's wide-angle zoom range of 16-50mm is perfect for everything from close-ups to establishing shots, making it a versatile addition to your photography kit.

Equipped with a powerful Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization system, this lens ensures sharp, steady photos and videos, even when shooting handheld. This feature also allows you to shoot stills at slower shutter speeds, a significant advantage in low-light situations.

The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens is designed to suppress focus breathing, a common issue with smartphone videos that can make them look amateurish. Its autofocus motor, focusing ring, and control ring are virtually silent, ensuring that your camera's built-in mic won't pick up noise from the lens during recording.

This lens uses a fast, nearly silent stepping motor for autofocusing, and it works brilliantly with Z series' Eye AF to keep focus precisely where you want it. An Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element reduces color defects and glare for sharper, clearer images with outstanding contrast.

Customize your shooting experience with the lens's control ring. Assign your favorite function to it, whether that's aperture control, ISO adjustments, exposure compensation, or manual focus.

The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens is part of the NIKKOR Z series, designed and optimized to take full advantage of the Z system's larger mount. This lens gathers substantially more light, providing even illumination and improved sharpness from the center of the frame to the far edges.

This bundle also includes a ProOptic Pro Digital 46mm UV filter, lens cleaner, cleaning kit, and a universal lens cap tether, adding value and convenience to your photography experience. Whether you're a professional photographer or an enthusiast, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens is a durable, high-quality choice that delivers exceptional results.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR Features

  • Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range
  • One extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy
  • Four aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate rendering
  • Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions
  • Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications
  • Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting
  • Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation
  • Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning photos with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm lens' versatile 16-50mm focal length.
  • Experience sharp, clear images thanks to Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization tech.
  • Compact & lightweight design makes this Nikon Z lens perfect for travel and everyday use.
  • Achieve beautiful background blur with the f/3.5-6.3 aperture for creative portraits.
  • Fast, accurate autofocus ensures you never miss a shot with this amazing Nikon lens.
  • This Nikon 16-50mm zoom lens is ideal for landscapes, portraits, and everyday snapshots.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Zoom Lens
  • LC-46B 46mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
  • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Bower 3-Piece 46mm Filter Kit
  • Lens Cleaner
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Universal Lens Cap Tether