Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 SvsNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
50mm / F1.8
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
16-50mm / F3.5-6.3
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR suits you better
- Weight280g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 50mm f/1.8 S86.5mm long × 76mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR32mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 16mm | +34mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F6.3 | 3.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 20cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.20× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 415g | 135g | +280g |
| Length | 86.5mm | 32mm | +54.5mm |
| Diameter | 76mm | 70mm | +6mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 46mm | +16mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S relative to NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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