Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRvsNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
24-200mm / F4-6.3
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
16-50mm / F2.8
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-200mm in a single lens
When the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight240g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
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 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR114mm long × 76.5mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR88mm long × 74.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 16mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 50mm | +150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 15cm | +0.35m |
| Max magnification | 0.28× | 0.24× | +0.04x |
| Weight | 570g | 330g | +240g |
| Length | 114mm | 88mm | +26mm |
| Diameter | 76.5mm | 74.5mm | +2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR relative to NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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