Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Sigma
62 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multi-layer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:3.8★ |
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
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical0.468score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.3x 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.
