Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
99
Canon
68
Budget
Nikon
93
Canon
80
Macro
Nikon
70
Canon
91
Travel
Nikon
89
Canon
82
Portrait
Nikon
86
Canon
53
Landscape
Nikon
83
Canon
83
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Canon
83
Professional
Nikon
78
Canon
82
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
81
Canon
79

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm70 mm
Elements915
Groups712
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/22
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.14 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread46 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★239 mm
Max Magnification0.2x1:4.2★

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm is CA$951 cheaper (3.1x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.204score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 3.2x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

B&H Photo
CA$448

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortrait

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroProfessional

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