Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/2.8 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

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NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/2.8 VR compared with NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

	NikonNIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/2.8 VR	NikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Overview
Released
Released	October 2025	June 2023
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	16–50 mm	24 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/1.7
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/11
Optical construction
Optical construction	12 elements in 11 groups; internal focusing	Nine elements in eight groups
Special elements
Special elements	One ED and two aspherical elements	Two aspherical elements
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/2.8–22 throughout the zoom range	f/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimum
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	DX 83°–31°30′; 24–75 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format	DX 61°; angle of view equivalent to 36 mm on full frame
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	APS-C	APS-C
Compatibility
Compatibility	Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format	Nikon Z mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop mode
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.15 m	0.18 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.24×	0.19×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing	Stepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum distances from focal plane are 0.15 m at 16 mm, 0.18 m at 24 mm, 0.21 m at 35 mm and 0.25 m at 50 mm	Rear focusing system; minimum 0.18 m from focal plane; Nikon specifies 12.4 cm from lens front to subject at closest focus
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.24× at 50 mm; no separate AF/MF figure published	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors. UK maker states up to 4.5 stops under CIPA standards with a DX camera, Normal VR mode and maximum telephoto setting. Canada announcement gives 5 stops under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch testing with Z50II at telephoto in Normal mode; these claims use different stated test conditions	No optical VR; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisation
Video features
Video features	Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing. Nikon Canada specifies Z50II Hi-Res Zoom for Full HD 30p/25p/24p only; Wide-area AF (L), no displayed focus point and electronic VR off	Nikon describes suppressed focus breathing, but notes it may remain noticeable depending on subject distance. Amateur Photographer hears focusing in quiet scenes; Digital Camera World finds near-silent video transitions
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	46 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	74.5 mm	70 mm
Length
Length	88 mm	40 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g	135 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; physical zoom ring; no AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews	Programmable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switch
Zoom design
Zoom design	Barrel extends while zooming, as confirmed by both reviews; internal focusing does not change length. Focal-length markings 16, 24, 35 and 50 mm	–
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch	46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; Nikon recommends using the hood and only one filter at a time, attached to its front
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition	Dust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditions
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 88 mm from mount flange	Approximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 330 g	Approximately 135 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-118 included	HN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filters
In the box
In the box	LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-118 hood	LC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained	Nikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 availability; month precision retained