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Black Nikon Z-mount zoom lens with filter kit and cap keeper

Nikon Inc

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens + Filter Kit + Cap Keeper

SKU CH-VE5Z-SGDQ7

A compact zoom lens for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras covering 16-50mm with vibration reduction, bundled with a 46mm filter kit, cap keeper and cleaning kit

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Compatible withDSLR Camera
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresImage Stabilization
  • Versatile 24-75mm equivalent range covers wide-angle to portrait shots
  • Vibration Reduction steadies handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds
  • Aspherical and extra-low dispersion glass reduces aberrations for sharper images
  • Super Integrated Coating cuts ghosting and flare for better contrast
  • Bundle adds 46mm filter kit, cap keeper and cleaning kit

Compact Z-mount zoom kit for daily shooting

This bundle pairs the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens with a 46mm three-piece filter set, a lens-cap keeper and a cleaning kit. The lens covers a 24-75mm equivalent range on DX-format Z-mount mirrorless bodies, spanning wide-angle to short telephoto for everyday scenes. Vibration Reduction and a Super Integrated Coating help suppress camera shake, ghosting and flare. The package adds protection and front-filter flexibility in a single purchase.

Suits DX Z-mount owners wanting an all-in-one

Photographers using full-frame Z cameras will see the image crop to DX mode, losing resolution and wide-angle coverage. Shooters who need a constant wide aperture for low-light events or shallow depth of field should look elsewhere. The variable f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture limits brightness at the long end. Videographers requiring silent focus motors or weather sealing must verify those features independently.

Variable aperture zoom with 46mm filter thread

The lens operates at f/3.5 at 16mm and narrows to f/6.3 at 50mm, a detail that directly governs exposure and background separation across the zoom range. The 46mm front thread matches the included filter kit and cap keeper, so no step-up rings are needed. This single specification determines whether the lens meets your creative and practical requirements.

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Price $221.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNikon
Model nameNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Compatibility
Compatible withDSLR Camera

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens or a wider prime for my DX Z-mount body?

The 16-50mm covers a 24-75mm equivalent range, giving wide-angle to portrait flexibility in one zoom, while a prime locks you to a single field of view.

How does the f/3.5-6.3 aperture behave when I zoom from 16mm to 50mm on my Z-mount camera?

At 16mm the maximum aperture is f/3.5; it narrows progressively to f/6.3 at 50mm, so exposure or ISO must be adjusted as you zoom in.

Does the 46mm filter thread limit which filters I can stack on this lens?

The 46mm thread accepts standard 46mm filters; the included 3-piece kit fits directly, and any additional 46mm filter can be added without vignetting on the DX frame.

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