Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.34x★ |
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 EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
No current pricing available
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
