Nikon NIKKOR Z DX f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens review

Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Minimum focus distance of, 0.2m / 7.9 inch, Light weight at only, 135g / 4.8 oz, No Weather Sealing, Hood is not supplied, Lens Extends while zooming, Slow Aperture at Tele end, Variable Aperture

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Minimum focus distance of, 0.2m / 7.9 inch, Light weight at only, 135g / 4.8 oz, No Weather Sealing, Hood is not supplied, Lens Extends while zooming, Slow Aperture at Tele end, Variable Aperture

New Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens review

This general-purpose, ‘walkaround’ lens is most likely to be purchased with the Z50 body, for which it is an ideal partner. It can also be fitted to a Z6 or Z7 body provided that camera has the latest firmware – but the frame will be cropped to 23.6 x 15.8 mm size, which makes the exercise a bit...

New Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens review

I have really enjoyed this lens so far. It is small and light and hardly realize it is there on my Z6. I have used this lens to do a number of sunsets and have even had a couple of them shown on our local Television News Weather reports. This is a really fine lens and very complementary to my Z6.

New Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens review

Much of the Nikon Z 50’s appeal is its petite form factor and the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (35mm equivalent) doesn’t hamper that in the slightest. It’s tiny, it’s featherweight and it’s sure to prove popular with travel and street photographers alike.

Super-compact size, Impressive minimum focus distance, Customizable control ring

Max aperture only f/6.3 at full zoom, Plastic build may disappoint some, Narrow focus ring could prove fiddly