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

The default Z50/Zfc/Z30 kit lens — very compact and collapsible, optically decent but slow-aperture. Popular purely because it's the cheap, small kit option; enthusiasts usually upgrade to the f/2.8 or 18-140mm for more versatility.

Starting from
£329 new
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Core
Released
2019
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–50mm
Aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
70mm x 32mm
Weight
135g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.2m

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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
4.7
Street
6.0
Travel
7.1
Wedding & Events
6.3
Vlogging & Video
7.3
Filmmaking
5.9
Documentary
6.0
Landscape
5.9
Casual
7.9
Food
4.4
Architecture
5.6
Astrophotography
4.8
Underwater
5.5
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.9 Strong on focal length, portability and value for money. A tiny, cheap everyday zoom bundled with most DX Z bodies.
📱
Vlogging & Video 7.3 Strong on portability, focal length and autofocus.
✈️
Travel 7.1 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.4 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
🧑
Portrait 4.8 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
🌌
Astrophotography 4.8 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
📝 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/3.5-6.3 VR