Home › Cameras › Zoom › Nikon › Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

The first constant f/2.8 DX zoom for Z-mount — a premium option for enthusiasts on Z50-series bodies wanting shallow depth of field and better low light without moving to full-frame. Very new to market as of this pass.

Starting from
£799 new
Available at 2 retailers
Check price at Clifton Cameras
✓ Available at 2 retailers 🔒 No signup needed 📦 UK stock only
RetailerPrice
Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£799
Check on Clifton Cameras →
Amazon
Amazon
—
Check on Amazon →
Prices are synced live from UK retailers. Not every product will be stocked by every retailer; older models may only be available second hand.
Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–50mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
74.5mm x 88mm
Weight
330g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Stepping Motor (STM)
Optical IS
5-stop IS
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.24x
Min. Focus Distance
0.15m

Select up to 2 cameras to compare against the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR. It's always pinned as the baseline.

Select 1–3 cameras to compare

9 cameras compatible with the Nikon Z-mount mount.

Z30
Nikon
Z30
£479
Z fc
Nikon
Z fc
£799
Z50 II
Nikon
Z50 II
£899
Z5 II
Nikon
Z5 II
£1299
Z6 II
Nikon
Z6 II
£1699
Nikon ZR
Nikon
Nikon ZR
£1999
Z7 II
Nikon
Z7 II
£2699
Z8
Nikon
Z8
£3999
Z9
Nikon
Z9
£5499
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1
Street
6.1
Travel
7.7
Wedding & Events
7.9
Vlogging & Video
7.1
Filmmaking
6.7
Documentary
7.2
Landscape
7.5
Casual
7.9
Food
5.9
Architecture
7.1
Astrophotography
6.1
Underwater
6.8
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.9 Strong on focal length, portability and optical stabilisation.
💍
Wedding & Events 7.9 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
✈️
Travel 7.7 Strong on portability, focal length and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 5.9 Held back by close focusing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR