Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
Ulanzi
62 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Ulanzi 2229 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | 30-Layer Nano-Coating Double-Side |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | sony |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 10X★ |
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
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.200score per dollar
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm0.742score per dollar
Ulanzi 2229 18mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
