Is Nikon Z6 II and Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR compatible?

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Nikon Z6 II

Nikon Z6 II
Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: FX (Full frame)
25 Megapixels
6048 x 4024 pixels

Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Released: 2008
Standard Zoom Lens
Suited for cameras with APS-C sensors
Focal Length: 16-85 mm
Aperture: f/3,5-5,6

Can you combine these two?

Last updated: April 2024

This is the short answer:

The camera and lens you have chosen can be used together if you use the desired adapter.

You must use a Nikon Z adapter

This Nikon lens is not part of the Nikon Z system but it can still be used with Nikon Z cameras. To use this Nikon lens on this Nikon Z camera you need an adapter.

Nikon Lens Mount Adapter FTZ

Focal Length

The Nikon camera has a sensor of type Full frame which means that your experienced Focal length will be same as the lens specification tells us.

This lens has focal length:
16-85 mm

Since Nikon Z6 II does not have a Full Frame sensor the experience focal length you will experience will be:
24-128 mm

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Total weight

When you are looking at a combination of a camera and a lens you must always consider the total weight. Each product weighs in at:

Nikon Z6 II
705 gram

Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
485 gram

Together they have a total weight of 1190 gram (equal to 2.62 lb).

Compatibility Check ID: 2301

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