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
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm

Panasonic
75 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
99
Panasonic
82
Budget
Nikon
93
Panasonic
67
Professional
Nikon
78
Panasonic
90
Travel
Nikon
89
Panasonic
59
Portrait
Nikon
86
Panasonic
88
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Panasonic
86
Landscape
Nikon
83
Panasonic
61
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
81
Panasonic
78
Macro
Nikon
70
Panasonic
58

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mmPanasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min16 mm25 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm25 mm
Elements99
Groups77
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements11
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingNano Surface Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.7
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.14 kg★0.34 kg
Filter Thread46 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motorstepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification0.2x★0.11x

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

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm

  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm is $111 cheaper (1.6x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
vs
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm0.251score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.9x better value for money

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

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm

Newegg
$298
Amazon
$648
Adorama
$748

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm Better at:

PortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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View Details & Prices: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm View Details & Prices: Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 g aspherical 25mm