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

Nikon Z 16–50mm f/2.8 DX VR Lens

Fast. Compact. Exceptionally Versatile.

The Nikon Z 16–50mm f/2.8 DX VR lens delivers premium optical performance in a compact, lightweight design. Covering a 24–75mm equivalent zoom range, this bright, constant f/2.8 aperture zoom offers outstanding low-light capability and beautiful depth of field for portraits, landscapes, and everyday shooting.

Weighing just 330 g, it’s the ideal all-purpose lens for photographers and hybrid shooters who demand portability without compromise.

Bright Constant f/2.8 Aperture

Maintain consistent exposure and creative control throughout the zoom range. The fast f/2.8 aperture enables faster shutter speeds, smoother background blur, and cleaner low-light results — perfect for capturing detail and atmosphere in any lighting condition.

Advanced Optical Design

Engineered for sharpness and clarity, the lens features 12 elements in 11 groups, including one ED and two aspherical elements to reduce colour fringing and distortion.
A minimum focus distance of just 0.15 m (wide) and 0.25 m (telephoto) lets you capture fine details and close-up textures with remarkable precision.

Smooth, Silent Autofocus

The high-speed stepping motor (STM) ensures fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus — ideal for both stills and video. Focus breathing is effectively suppressed, keeping focus transitions smooth and natural for professional-looking footage.

Up to 4.5 Stops of VR Stabilisation

Shoot handheld with confidence. Nikon’s built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) compensates for up to 4.5 stops of camera shake, delivering sharp, steady results even in fading light or during video capture.

Hybrid Shooting Made Easy

Optimised for both photography and video, the Z 16–50mm f/2.8 DX VR supports Nikon’s Hi-Res Zoom function, extending reach up to 2× while maintaining image quality. A silent control ring allows quiet adjustment of aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation while filming.

Compact, Durable & Ready for Adventure

Designed for real-world shooting, this lens is dust- and drip-resistant, built to handle outdoor conditions with ease.
At 330 g, it’s perfectly balanced on Nikon’s DX-format Z cameras — ideal for travel, street photography, and content creation on the move.

Key Features

• Nikon’s first Z-mount DX f/2.8 zoom lens

• 16–50mm (24–75mm equivalent) focal length range

• Bright constant f/2.8 aperture

• 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh

• 12 elements in 11 groups (1 ED, 2 aspherical)

• Minimum focusing distance: 0.15 m (wide) / 0.25 m (telephoto)

• High-speed STM autofocus

• Reduced focus breathing for video

• Up to 4.5 stops VR image stabilisation

• Hi-Res Zoom up to 100 mm equivalent

• Silent control ring for discreet operation

• Dust- and drip-resistant design

• Lightweight 330 g build

What’s in the Box

• Nikon Z 16–50mm f/2.8 DX VR Lens

• Front Lens Cap (LC-67B)

• Rear Lens Cap (LF-N1)

• Lens Hood (HB-118)

Compact, bright, and beautifully balanced — the Nikon Z 16–50mm f/2.8 DX VR delivers sharp, stable results and smooth handling for creators who want to do it all, anywhere.