Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR and Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Name Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20084 20060
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Release Year 2019 2016
Release Date 2019-10-10 2016-01-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 306 USD 196 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,38
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length 16-50 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 65 mm
Length 32 mm 63 mm
Weight 135 gr 195 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-40 HB-N106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A