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Technology
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
16 -50mmMaximum Aperture
f/3.5Format
DXVR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
2.8 in.70 mmx1.3 in.32 mmApprox. Weight
4.8 oz.135 g
- Mount TypeNikon Z Mount
- Focal Length Range16 -50mm
- Zoom Ratio3.1x
- Maximum Aperturef/3.5
- Minimum Aperturef/16
- FormatDX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)83°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)31° 30'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.2x
- Lens Elements9
- Lens Groups7
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades7
- ED Glass Elements1
- Aspherical Elements4
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance0.66 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 ModeAutofocus, Manual
- Filter Size46mm
- Accepts Filter TypeFront: screw-in
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)2.8 in.70 mmx1.3 in.32 mm
- Approx. Weight4.8 oz.135 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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