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The smallest, lightest NIKKOR Z lens, captures the sweet spot of the zoom range for street photography, candid portraits, landscapes and more.
See the big picture with the smallest of lenses.
The absolute smallest NIKKOR Z lens—the smallest DX format lens ever, in fact—the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR covers the sweet spot of the zoom range, letting you capture street scenes and landscapes as easily as portraits and close-ups. It has powerful Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization to keep your videos steady and your photos sharp. It focuses quickly and silently and surpresses focus breathing—ideal for recording videos and high-speed action. And when not in use, it retracts into itself for a compact profile and added protection.
| NIKKOR Z Lens Specs | |
|---|---|
| Display SKU | JMA706DA |
| Close Range Correction | n/a |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.2 m (0.66 ft.) at 24mm. zoom position 0.23 m (0.76 ft.) at 35mm. zoom position 0.25 m (0.82 ft.) at 16mm. zoom position 0.3 m (0.99 ft.) at 50 mm. zoom position |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| AF-P (Pulse Motor) | n/a |
| AF Actuator | STM (stepping motor) |
| SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive) Elements | n/a |
| Arneo Coat | n/a |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | Yes Dual detect optical VR lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) |
| Mount Type | Nikon Z mount |
| G-type | n/a |
| E-type | n/a |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Focal Length | 16-50mm |
| Nano Crystal Coat | n/a |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Micro | n/a |
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Format | APS-C size/DX-format |
| Fluorine Coat | n/a |
| Focus Mode | Autofocus Manual |
| Rear Focusing | n/a |
| Lens Category | People & Events, Travel & Landscape, Video |
| Weight (g) (body only)*1 | Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz) Based on CIPA guidelines |
| Dimensions (D x L) (mm) | Approx. 70 mm (2.8 in.) x 32 mm (1.3 in.) Based on CIPA guidelines |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-in |
| De-Focus Control | n/a |
| Aspherical Extra-low Dispersion Glass Elements | n/a |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.2x |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format) | n/a |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format) | n/a |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format) | 31° 30' |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format) | 83° |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.1x |
| Lens Groups | 7 |
| High Refractive Index Elements | n/a |
| Phase Fresnel | n/a |
| Super ED Glass Elements | n/a |
| Fluorite Elements | n/a |
| ED Glass Elements | 1 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 rounded diaphragm opening |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C size/DX-format |
| Features | Autofocus, VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization |