Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
BM Premium SLY500 500mm
BM Premium
35 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | BM Premium SLY500 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 1000 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 4 |
| Groups | 7 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 1.08 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
BM Premium SLY500 500mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average optical (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
