Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Camera Lens in Black - 20133

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Nikon 20133 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Camera Lens in Black
Serious Performance for Photo and Video.
Versatile focal length range is ideal for everything from landscapes and intimate interiors to distant details and closeups. The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities in low light, while delivering beautifully blurred backgrounds for impactful portraiture.
Unlock Your Creativity with the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens
Photography enthusiasts and professionals alike are always searching for the perfect lens to elevate their craft. The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens sets a new standard for versatility, image quality, and portability. Engineered specifically for Nikon’s Z-series DX (APS-C) mirrorless cameras, this game-changing lens is designed to empower your photography, whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes, dynamic portraits, or creative close-ups. Discover why adding the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR to your camera bag from Abt Electronics is a wise investment for capturing life at its most vivid.
Essential Zoom Range for Every Situation
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens covers the highly useful 16-50mm focal length range, which is equivalent to 24-75mm on full-frame FX format cameras. This range makes it the perfect all-purpose lens for a variety of photographic genres. At the wide 16mm end, you can capture expansive interiors, sweeping landscapes, and engaging group photos. Zoom in toward the 50mm end for flattering portraits, creative close-ups, and detail-rich product shots. The flexibility to transition from wide-angle to standard focal lengths without changing lenses ensures you never miss a moment.
Large, Bright f/2.8 Aperture for Superior Quality
One of the most impressive features of the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm is its constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. A bright aperture like this allows for exceptional low-light performance, enabling you to shoot indoors or in challenging lighting without sacrificing image clarity. The wider aperture also creates beautiful, soft background blur (bokeh), allowing your subjects to stand out with stunning depth and dimension—a must-have for portrait and creative photography.
Features
Shines in Low Light.
Creativity shouldn't stop when the sun goes down. Fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities for low-light portraiture, atmospheric interiors, nighttime cityscapes and more.
Beautiful Backgrounds.
Depict subjects perfectly against a smooth, blurred background thanks to a constant bright maximum aperture and nine rounded aperture blades.
Essential Zoom Range.
Use the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens to switch quickly from immersive interiors, landscapes and group photos at wide-angle to portraits, closeups and details at longer focal lengths.
Smooth, Stable Shooting.
Capture sharp, detailed long exposures handheld with up to 5 stops1 of built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization.
Ready for Adventure.
The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens is our most portable f/2.8 standard zoom ever2—light enough to carry all day at 11.6 oz.
High-Quality Optics.
Advanced optical design includes one ED (extra-low dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements, ensuring excellent edge-to-edge sharpness at smaller apertures and exceptional suppression of color aberrations.
Focus on the Details.
Get dynamic closeup shots of flowers, food, products and more with close minimum focus at every focal length.
Video Friendly.
All the creative advantages of a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, plus video-centric features including built-in stabilization and a customizable, clickless control ring.
Suppressed Focus Breathing.
Helps to maintain a near consistent angle of view as you pull focus or track a moving subject.
Customizable Control Ring.
Smooth, silent adjustment of ISO, aperture, exposure compensation and manual focus.
Hi-Res Zoom.
Double the maximum focal length when shooting Full HD video with Hi-Res Zoom3 on compatible Nikon mirrorless cameras.4
Durable.
Designed carefully considering dust and drip-resistant performance,5 plus a durable metal mount.
Included HB-118 Lens Hood.
Petal-shaped lens hood shades the front element and provides additional protection from bumps and impact.
Part of a Growing Collection of Versatile, Compact DX Lenses.
Optimized for the APS-C size sensor format, the lineup of high-performance NIKKOR Z DX lenses deliver exceptional quality for content creation of all kinds.
Internal Focus.
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism.
An 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) Glass.
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
Silent Stepping Motor (STM) Control.
NIKKOR 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.
AS
AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.
Footnotes
1 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard; this value is achieved when attached to the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
2 According to Nikon research as of October 16, 2025.
3 Available when [Resolution/frame rate] is set to [1920×1080 30p], [1920×1080 25p], or [1920×1080 24p]. AF-area mode is fixed to [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the movie shooting menu is set to [OFF].
4 Compatible with Nikon Z50II, as of October 16, 2025.
5 Thorough dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.
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Specifications
General
Color
Black
Compatibility
Nikon
Type
Zoom
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.24 x (50mm focal length)
Filter Size
67mm
Lens Elements
12
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Lens Groups
11
Maximum Focal Length
50mm
Minimum Focal Length
16mm
Fluorine Coat
Yes
ARNEO Coat
Yes
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
Minimum Aperture
f/ 22
Minimum Focus Distance
16mm zoom position: 0.5 ft (0.15 m), 24mm zoom position: 0.59 ft (0.18 m), 35mm zoom position: 0.69 ft (0.21 m), 50mm zoom position: 0.82 ft (0.25 m)
Lens Mount Compatibility
Nikon Z-Mount
Angle of View
83° to 31° 30′
Focus Type
Auto/Manual
Aperture Blades
9
Lens Construction
12 elements, 11 groups
Dust/Water Resistant
Yes
In the Box
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR, HB-118 Lens Hood, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, LC-67B 67mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
Approximate Dimensions
Diameter (in)
3
Length (in)
3.5
Package Size HxWxL (in)
6 x 5 x 9
Warranty Information
Labor Warranty
1 Year Limited
Parts Warranty
1 Year Limited
Approximate Weight
Package Weight (lbs)
2