Reference Manual
Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual474
Specifications
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at any time and without prior notice.
Mount Nikon Z mount
Focal length 16 – 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5 – 6.3
Lens construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 ED element
and 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of view 83°–31° 30' (DX image area)
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (16, 24, 35, 50)
Focusing system Internal focusing system
Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance
(measured from focal
plane)
• 16 mm zoom position: 0.25 m (0.82 ft)
• 24 mm zoom position: 0.2 m (0.66 ft)
• 35 mm zoom position: 0.23 m (0.76 ft)
• 50 mm zoom position: 0.3 m (0.99 ft)
Maximum reproduction
ratio
0.2×
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Aperture range • 16 mm zoom position: f/3.5 – 22
• 50 mm zoom position: f/6.3 – 40
Filter-attachment size 46 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 70 mm/2.8 in. maximum diameter ×
32 mm/1.3 in.
(distance from camera lens mount flange when
lens is retracted)
Weight Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz)