Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR and Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Name Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20084 20096
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Release Year 2019 2020
Release Date 2019-10-10 2020-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 306 USD 397 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
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 Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
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 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,17
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
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
F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 11 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Focal Length 16-50 mm 24-50 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 26 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 Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 74 mm
Length 32 mm 51 mm
Weight 135 gr 195 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-40 HB-98
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A