Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRvsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
16-50mm / F3.5-6.3
24-75mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR suits you better
- Weight150g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 30mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR32mm long × 70mm diameter
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN75.3mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 30mm | −14mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 30mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.4 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F1.4 | 4.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 135g | 285g | −150g |
| Length | 32mm | 75.3mm | −43.3mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Filter size | 46mm | 52mm | −6mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | −4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR relative to 30mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
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