Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

Product Description

A brighter view.

Serious performance for photo and video.
Versatile focal length range is ideal for everything from landscapes and intimate interiors to distant details and closeups. The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities in low light, while delivering beautifully blurred backgrounds for impactful portraiture.

• DX - Designed for DX (APS-C)
• 16-50mm - Equivalent to 24-75mm in FX (Full-Frame)
• f/2.8 - Large, Bright Max Aperture
• Vibration Reduction 5 Stops¹

Shines in low light.
Creativity shouldn't stop when the sun goes down. Fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities for low-light portraiture, atmospheric interiors, nighttime cityscapes and more.

Beautiful backgrounds.
Depict subjects perfectly against a smooth, blurred background thanks to a constant bright maximum aperture and nine rounded aperture blades.

Essential zoom range.
Use the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens to switch quickly from immersive interiors, landscapes and group photos at wide-angle to portraits, closeups and details at longer focal lengths.

Smooth, stable shooting.
Capture sharp, detailed long exposures handheld with up to 5 stops¹ of built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization.

Ready for adventure.
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens is our most portable f/2.8 standard zoom ever²—light enough to carry all day at 11.6 oz.

High-quality optics.
Advanced optical design includes one ED (extra-low dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements, ensuring excellent edge-to-edge sharpness at smaller apertures and exceptional suppression of color aberrations.

Focus on the details.
Get dynamic closeup shots of flowers, food, products and more with close minimum focus at every focal length.

Video friendly.
All the creative advantages of a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, plus video-centric features including built-in stabilization and a customizable, clickless control ring.

Suppressed focus breathing.
Helps to maintain a near consistent angle of view as you pull focus or track a moving subject.

Customizable control ring.
Smooth, silent adjustment of ISO, aperture, exposure compensation and manual focus.

Hi-Res Zoom.
Double the maximum focal length when shooting Full HD video with Hi-Res Zoom³ on compatible Nikon mirrorless cameras.⁴

Durable.
Designed carefully considering dust and drip-resistant performance,⁵ plus a durable metal mount.

Included HB-118 lens hood.
Petal-shaped lens hood shades the front element and provides additional protection from bumps and impact.

Part of a growing collection of versatile, compact DX lenses.
Optimized for the APS-C size sensor format, the lineup of high-performance NIKKOR Z DX lenses deliver exceptional quality for content creation of all kinds.

1 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard; this value is achieved when attached to the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
2 According to Nikon research as of October 16, 2025.
3 Available when [Resolution/frame rate] is set to [1920×1080 30p], [1920×1080 25p], or [1920×1080 24p]. AF-area mode is fixed to [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the movie shooting menu is set to [OFF].
4 Compatible with Nikon Z50II, as of October 16, 2025.
5 Thorough dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.