The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is a 16–50 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Nikon Z mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
16–50 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Nikon Z
Designed for
1.53× crop
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (1.5×) | 82.9° – 31.6° | 24–76 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 80.4° – 30.3° | 26–80 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 68.1° – 24.4° | 32–100 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | 4.7 m | 2.3 m | 1.6 m | 1.2 m | 0.8 m |
| 50 mm | 46 m | 23 m | 16 m | 12 m | 8.0 m |
Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (24 MP) | 13.4 s @ f/2.8 | 20.4 s |
Cameras that fit (16)
- Nikon Z 52020
- Nikon Z5II2025
- Nikon Z5IIC
- Nikon Z 62018
- Nikon Z 6II2020
- Nikon Z6III2024
- Nikon Z 72018
- Nikon Z 7II2020
- Nikon Z 82023
- Nikon Z 92021
- Nikon Z f2023
- Nikon ZR
- Nikon Z 302022
- Nikon Z 502019
- Nikon Z50II2024
- Nikon Z fc2021
Where to buy
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What is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 24–77 mm.
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR compatible with?
It fits Nikon Z 5, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z5IIC, Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 6II and more (see the full list above).