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Go big with the
smallest Z lens.

The smallest APS-C size/DX format lens ever, now with a silver finish to compliment the classic look of the Z fc. So light, you'll want to carry it everywhere. So stable, you can rely on it for steady videos and webcam streaming and sharp street photography. This is your all-around lens for everyday shooting.

Technology

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    Aspherical Lens

    A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.

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    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism

    An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

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    Stepping Motor

    NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    16 -50mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/3.5
  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.8 in.70 mmx1.3 in.32 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    4.8 oz.135 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon Z Mount
  • Focal Length Range
    16 -50mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    3.1x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/3.5
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/16
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    83°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31° 30'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.2x
  • Lens Elements
    9
  • Lens Groups
    7
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Aspherical Elements
    4
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.66 ft. (0.2m) at 24mm zoom position, 0.76 ft. (0.23m) at 35mm zoom position, 0.82 ft. (0.25m) at 16mm.zoom position, 0.99 ft. (0.3m) at 50mm zoom position
  • Focus Mode
    Autofocus, Manual
  • Filter Size
    46mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Front: screw-in
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.8 in.70 mmx1.3 in.32 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    4.8 oz.135 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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