Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Ultra-compact versatile zoom for Z DX cameras
Award-Winning Photos Shot with the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
5 award photos from the Light & Composition Awards
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Programmable control ring |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Mechanical zoom ring |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Retractable design acts as lock |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | VR system |
| Weather Sealing | ~ Limited | Dust and drip resistant |
How-to Use Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5-6.3 to f/16-29 |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 7 groups |
| Angle of View | 83u00b0 to 31u00b030' |
| Minimum Focus | 0.2m (0.66ft) at 16mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Stabilization | In-lens VR (4.5 stops) |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor (STM) |
| Dimensions | 70mm x 32mm (retracted) |
| Weight | 135g |
