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

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

Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm

7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm

7Artisans
35 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
97
7Artisans
24
Budget
Nikon
94
7Artisans
24
Travel
Nikon
85
7Artisans
17
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
7Artisans
32
Portrait
Nikon
81
7Artisans
34
Landscape
Nikon
80
7Artisans
19
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
76
7Artisans
20
Professional
Nikon
74
7Artisans
27
Macro
Nikon
73
7Artisans
57

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min16 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm28 mm
Elements96
Groups74
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/5.6
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/5.6
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon ZLeica M
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.14 kg★—
Filter Thread46 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★manual focus only
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm28 mm★
Max Magnification0.2x★—

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

7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm

  • Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm0.251score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.5x better value for money

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

Amazon
$143
Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$195
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327

7Artisans M28mm F5.6 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 28mm

Amazon
$139

Verdict

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

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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