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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084-WB

Weighing just 130g, it's the smallest DX interchangeable lens with a 16-50mm range (24-75mm equivalent) and built-in 4.5-stop VR stabilization. An assignable control ring adds versatility, and its strong scores for budget (88/100) and street (85.6/100) photography reflect solid value. Best for Nikon Z mount shooters seeking a compact, affordable walkaround zoom for daily use and street scenes.

★★★★★ 4.5 (18)
Focal length 16-50mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization true
weather sealed false
weight g 135
af type Stepping motor
lens type zoom
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084-WB lens
87 Overall Score
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About This Lens

About Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR 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 Image QualityCapture vibrant street scenes, landscapes, portraits, selfies, low light, action, how-to videos and more. This little powerhouse can do so much.

Small and MightyDelivers big imaging power and durability in an ultra-compact package. When used on the Z 50, you've got Nikon's smallest DX interchangeable lens camera configuration ever.

Rock SteadyBuilt-in VR image stabilization keeps you sharp and steady, even when handheld. It also lets you shoot stills at slower shutter speeds (up to 4.5 stops*)—a huge advantage in low-light situations. Wide or Vertical 4K VideosThe NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR's zoom range is ideal for everything from interviews and how-to videos to close-ups and establishing shots. Like high-end cinema lenses, it's designed to suppress focus breathing—a common occurrence with smartphones, that makes videos look amateurish. Plus, its AF motor, focusing ring and control ring are virtually silent, so the camera's built-in mic won't pick up noise from the lens during recording.

Precision-AutofocusThe NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR uses a blazing fast, nearly silent stepping motor for autofocusing, and it performs brilliantly with Z series' Eye AF to keep focus right where you want it.

High ContrastAn Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element reduces color defects and glare for sharper, clearer images with outstanding contrast.

Customized ControlAssign your favorite function to the control ring—aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording), ISO adjustments, exposure compensation or manual focus. 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 Image QualityCapture vibrant street scenes, landscapes, portraits, selfies, low light, action, how-to videos and more. This little powerhouse can do so much.Small and MightyDelivers big imaging power and durability in an ultra-compact package. When used on the Z 50, you've got Nikon's smallest DX interchangeable lens camera configuration ever.Rock SteadyBuilt-in VR image stabilization keeps you sharp and steady, even when handheld. It also lets you shoot stills at slower shutter speeds (up to 4.5 stops)-a huge advantage in low-light situations.Wide or Vertical 4K VideosThe NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR's zoom range is ideal for everything from interviews and how-to videos to close-ups and establishing shots. Like high-end cinema lenses, it's designed to suppress focus breathing-a common occurrence with smartphones, that makes videos look amateurish. Plus, its AF motor, focusing ring and control ring are virtually silent, so the camera's built-in mic won't pick up noise from the lens during recording.Precision AutofocusThe NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR uses a blazing fast, nearly silent stepping motor for autofocusing, and it performs brilliantly with Z series' Eye AF to keep focus right where you want it.High ContrastAn Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element reduces color defects and glare for sharper, clearer images with outstanding contrast.Customized ControlAssign your favorite function to the control ring-aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording), ISO adjustments, exposure compensation or manual focus.NIKKOR Z: The front line of an imaging revolution.Designed and optimized to take full advantage of the Z system's larger mount, Z lenses like the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR gather substantially more light, providing even illumination and improved sharpness from the center of the frame to the far edges. Autofocusing is fast and quiet. Video recording is clean and smooth with highly minimized focus breathing and reduced wobbling. Intuitive on-lens controls can be customized to your individual shooting style and so much more. Z lenses are designed with a sense of consistency that combines reliability and beauty with next-dimension optical performance for complete freedom in image creation.TechnologyStepping MotorNIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.Electromagnetic Diaphragm MechanismAn electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) GlassAn optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.IF LensA NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.Super Integrated CoatingNikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.Vibration ReductionA Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR FeaturesStandard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length rangeOne extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracyFour aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate renderingSuper Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditionsStepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applicationsVibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shootingProgrammable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensationSpecialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting ratesRounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniquesWarranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 12 months.https://www.nikonusa.com/content/warranty-program800-645-6687Join VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Request a CallbackChat one-on-one with an expertSell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsKey FeaturesCapture sharp images with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm lens's built-in Vibration Reduction (VR).Experience fast, near-silent autofocus, perfect for videos and stills with this Nikon lens.Compact & lightweight design makes this 16-50mm lens ideal for travel and everyday photography.Get creative with a versatile 16-50mm zoom range, great for portraits to landscapes shots.Enjoy consistently high image quality across the entire zoom range of this Nikon Z lens.Minimum focus distance of 7.87" lets you get incredibly close to your subjects with ease.What's in the box:NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Zoom LensLC-46B 46mm Snap-On Front Lens CapLF-N1 Rear Lens CapNikon 1 Year Limited WarrantyArticles & VideosNikon Z fc Mirrorless Camera: Classic Design Meets Modern Technology

  • One extra-low dispersion elements reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
  • Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range.
  • Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
  • Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
  • Four aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 85.5
Bokeh 68.7
Build 90
Macro 32.4
Optical 67.7
Aperture 71.6
Versatility 83.7
Social Proof 72.5
Stabilization 94.5

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type zoom
Focal Length Min 16
Focal Length Max 50
Elements 8
Groups 7
Aspherical Elements 4
ED Elements 1
Coating Super Integrated Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/3.5
Min Aperture 3.5-6.3
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Nikon Z
Format APS-C
Weather Sealed No
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs
Filter Thread 52

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Stepping motor
Stabilization Yes
Stabilization Stops 4.5

Focus

Min Focus Distance 300
Max Magnification 0.2x

vs Competition

Spec Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084-WB Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 16-50mm 28-75mm 55mm 35mm 12-60mm 18-150mm
Max Aperture f/3.5 f/2.8 f/1.4 f/1.7 5.6 6.3
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z Nikon Z Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Canon RF
Stabilization true false true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true true false
Weight (g) 135 550 280 180 286 621
AF Type Stepping motor VXD linear motor STM STM Autofocus STM
Lens Type zoom zoom prime prime standard zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084-WB 85.568.79032.467.771.683.772.594.5
Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare 9881.263.183.987.979.178.689.934.5
Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare 85.594.972.894.649.794.83489.979.7
Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z Compare 85.592.792.87263.191.83489.979.7
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 Compare 53.356.983.294.363.157.593.672.579.7
Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Compare 85.554.638.684.987.255.297.189.994.5

Usage Scores

Macro (61)Overall (86.8)Budget (92.4)Street (90.4)Travel (82.5)Portrait (81.1)Landscape (79.2)Professional (69.4)Video Cinema (80.1)Wildlife Sports (80.5)

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