{"product_id":"nikon-nikkor-z-dx-16-50mm-f-2-8-vr-lens","title":"Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f\/2.8 VR Lens","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikon Z 16–50mm f\/2.8 DX VR Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast. Compact. Exceptionally Versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNikon Z 16–50mm f\/2.8 DX VR\u003c\/strong\u003e lens delivers premium optical performance in a compact, lightweight design. Covering a \u003cstrong\u003e24–75mm equivalent zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bright, constant \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 aperture zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e offers outstanding low-light capability and beautiful depth of field for portraits, landscapes, and everyday shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing just \u003cstrong\u003e330 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s the ideal all-purpose lens for photographers and hybrid shooters who demand portability without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/Nikon-NIKKOR-Z-DX-16-50mm-f-2-8-VR-Lens-lifestyle-photo-1.webp?v=1761057769\" alt=\"Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f\/2.8 VR Lens lifestyle photo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Constant f\/2.8 Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent exposure and creative control throughout the zoom range. The fast \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e enables faster shutter speeds, smoother background blur, and cleaner low-light results — perfect for capturing detail and atmosphere in any lighting condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for sharpness and clarity, the lens features \u003cstrong\u003e12 elements in 11 groups\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eone ED and two aspherical elements\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce colour fringing and distortion.\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eminimum focus distance of just 0.15 m (wide)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0.25 m (telephoto)\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you capture fine details and close-up textures with remarkable precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/Nikon-NIKKOR-Z-DX-16-50mm-f-2-8-VR-Lens-lifestyle-photo-4.webp?v=1761057769\" alt=\"Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f\/2.8 VR Lens lifestyle photo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, Silent Autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed stepping motor (STM)\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus — ideal for both stills and video. Focus breathing is effectively suppressed, keeping focus transitions smooth and natural for professional-looking footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4.5 Stops of VR Stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoot handheld with confidence. Nikon’s built-in \u003cstrong\u003eVibration Reduction (VR)\u003c\/strong\u003e compensates for up to \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 stops of camera shake\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering sharp, steady results even in fading light or during video capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/Nikon-NIKKOR-Z-DX-16-50mm-f-2-8-VR-Lens-lifestyle-photo-2.webp?v=1761057769\" alt=\"Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f\/2.8 VR Lens lifestyle photo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Shooting Made Easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimised for both photography and video, the Z 16–50mm f\/2.8 DX VR supports Nikon’s \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e function, extending reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e2×\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining image quality. 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