NIKON JMA725DA - NIKKOR Z DX 16-50MM F2.8 VR ZOOM LENS

Serious performance for photo and video

Versatile focal length range is ideal for everything from landscapes and intimate interiors to distant details and closeups. The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities in low light, while delivering beautifully blurred backgrounds for impactful portraiture.

Shines in low light

Creativity shouldn't stop when the sun goes down. Fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 unlocks new creative possibilities for low-light portraiture, atmospheric interiors, nighttime cityscapes and more.

Beautiful backgrounds

Depict subjects perfectly against a smooth, blurred background thanks to a constant bright maximum aperture and nine rounded aperture blades.

Essential zoom range

Use the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens to switch quickly from immersive interiors, landscapes and group photos at wide-angle to portraits, closeups and details at longer focal lengths.

Smooth, stable shooting

Capture sharp, detailed long exposures handheld with up to 5 stops* of built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization.

*Based on CIPA 2024 Standard; this value is achieved when attached to the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).

Ready for adventure

The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens is Nikon's most portable f/2.8 standard zoom ever*-light enough to carry all day at 11.6 oz.

*According to Nikon research as of October 16, 2025.

High-quality optics

Advanced optical design includes one ED (extra-low dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements, ensuring excellent edge-to-edge sharpness at smaller apertures and exceptional suppression of color aberrations.

Focus on the details

Get dynamic closeup shots of flowers, food, products and more with close minimum focus at every focal length.

Video friendly

All the creative advantages of a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, plus video-centric features including built-in stabilization and a customizable, clickless control ring.

Suppressed focus breathing

Helps to maintain a near consistent angle of view as you pull focus or track a moving subject.

Customizable control ring

Smooth, silent adjustment of ISO, aperture, exposure compensation and manual focus.

Hi-Res Zoom

Double the maximum focal length when shooting Full HD video with Hi-Res Zoom* on compatible Nikon mirrorless cameras.**

*Available when [Resolution/frame rate] is set to [1920×1080 30p], [1920×1080 25p], or [1920×1080 24p]. AF-area mode is fixed to [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the movie shooting menu is set to [OFF].
**Compatible with Nikon Z50II, as of October 16, 2025.

Durable

Designed carefully considering dust and drip-resistant performance,* plus a durable metal mount.

*Thorough dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.