The smallest, lightest NIKKOR Z lens. An excellent DX-format everyday photo and video lens that covers the sweet spot of the zoom range. Capture wide street scenes and landscapes as easily as portraits and close-ups. Powerful VR image stabilization. Fast, near-silent autofocus with supressed focus breathing. Fantastic image quality. This is an ideal travel and on-the-go lens.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    16 - 50mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 3.5-6.3
  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.8 in. (70 mm) x 1.3 in. (32 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    4.8 oz. (135 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon Z Mount
  • Focal Length Range
    16 - 50mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    3.1x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 3.5-6.3
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 16
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    83°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31° 30'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.2x
  • Lens Elements
    9
  • Lens Groups
    7
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Aspherical Elements
    4
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.2m at 24mm zoom position, 0.23m at 35mm zoom position, 0.25m at 16mm zoom position, 0.3m at 50mm zoom position
  • Focus Mode
    Autofocus, Manual
  • Filter Size
    46mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-in
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.8 in. (70 mm) x 1.3 in. (32 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    4.8 oz. (135 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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