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

The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is an ultra-compact collapsible zoom lens for Nikon Z DX mirrorless cameras, weighing just 135g with built-in optical image stabilisation and a 46mm filter thread — making it one of the smallest APS-C kit zooms available for any mirrorless system.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 16–50mm (DX/APS-C format)
• Aperture range: f/3.5 (wide) – f/6.3 (tele), minimum f/16
• Image stabilisation: Optical VR — up to 4.5 stops of shake reduction for handheld shooting
• Lens construction: 7 groups / 9 elements, 7 aperture blades
• Minimum focus distance: 0.2m with 0.20x maximum magnification — useful for close-up shots
• Weight & size: 135g, 3.2cm long (collapsed), 70mm diameter
• Filter thread: 46mm
• Nikon Z cameras mount: Nikon Z — fully compatible with autofocus and in-body stabilisation

Who is the Nikon Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR for?

This lens is made for photographers who want a capable, travel-friendly zoom without the bulk. At 135g and just 3.2cm when collapsed, it slides into a jacket pocket alongside a compact mirrorless body like the Nikon Z30 or Z50 — that combination is genuinely pocketable for city trips, family holidays, or everyday carry. The 16mm wide end gives you enough room for street scenes, interiors, and group shots, while 50mm covers portraits and tighter travel compositions. Built-in VR makes a real difference when shooting in dim museums or at dusk without a tripod. If you want a step up in versatility without changing bodies, the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is worth considering as an all-in-one travel alternative. Videographers shooting vlogs or casual video on a Nikon ZFC or Z50 will also appreciate how light this lens keeps the rig. It's not the lens for low-light events or sports — for those situations the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S or a fast prime would be a better fit — but as an everyday companion on any Nikon Z DX body, it earns its place in the bag every time.

Buying a used Nikon Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Because this lens ships as the standard kit option with several Nikon Z DX bodies, the used market has a healthy supply of pre-owned copies in excellent condition — often from photographers who upgraded to a longer zoom and barely used the 16-50mm. Every second-hand lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually inspected and photographed so you can see the exact copy before buying. All used lenses come with a minimum 12 months warranty, and the actual warranty period is shown on the individual variant listing.