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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Name Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20096 20084
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Release Year 2020 2019
Release Date 2020-07-21 2019-10-10
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 397 USD 306 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
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 35 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,17 0,2
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Maximum 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
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
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Focal Length 24-50 mm 16-50 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm 34 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 74 mm 70 mm
Length 51 mm 32 mm
Weight 195 gr 135 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-98 HN-40
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A