AT A GLANCE
Easy Color Presets
Find your aesthetic with a choice of 31 built-in color profiles, all available at the press of a button.
Automatic. Effortless.
Intelligent automatic modes take the guesswork out of finding the right settings, including exposure and focus.
Go Beyond Your Phone
Deeper colors, less noise and greater detail for portraits, landscapes and more—even in low light.
Share in a Snap
Send photos and video to your smart device in seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app.
Carry-everywhere Convenience
Lightweight and compact enough to fit in a small bag.
Capture lifelike colors and incredible details from dawn to dusk thanks to a superior 20.9-megapixel DX format (APS-C) sensor several times larger than that of a typical smartphone. At the press of the Picture Control button, choose from 31 built-in presets designed to make your photos and videos stand out. Create and save your own Picture Control presets or download bespoke Cloud Picture Controls directly to your Z50II from Nikon Imaging Cloud. Play with results in real-time as you shoot, and open up a world of creative possibilities. Discover easy-to-use features including Skin Softening, Portrait ImpressionBalance and face + eye-detection autofocus for people and animals. Plus, authentic, beautifully-blurred backgrounds. Continue to enjoy amazing detail and sharp results after dark thanks to ultra-high maximum ISO sensitivity of 51,200 and sophisticated noise reduction. Get beautifully-balanced photos indoors and at night. Use Night Portrait mode to create natural-looking slow-shutter flash portraits. Shoot bursts as fast as 30 photos per second plus pro-level features including Pre-Release Capture1 and powerful multi-subject detection autofocus with 3D-tracking. All thanks to our most powerful processing engine ever.
Lens Mount Nikon Z mount
Effective Pixels 20.9 million
Sensor Size 15.7 mm x 23.5 mm
Image Sensor Format DX
Image Sensor Type CMOS Sensor
Total Pixels 21.51 million
Dust-Reduction System Yes
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Image Area (pixels) DX-format
(L)5568 x 3712
(M)4176 x 2784
(S)2784 x 1856
1:1 (16 x 16)
(L)3712 x 3712
(M)2784 x 2784
(S)1856 x 1856
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L)3712 x 3712
(M)2784 x 2784
(S)1856 x 1856
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5568 x 3128
(M)4176 x 2344
(S)2784 x 1560
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5568 x 3128
(M)4176 x 2344
(S)2784 x 1560
File Format Still Images
- NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, and high efficiency options JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
Storage Media
Card Slot One
Viewfinder 1.0-cm/0.39-in., approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 13-level manual brightness controls
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx.Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification Approx.Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment -3 - +3 m-1
Eye Sensor Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Depth-of-Field Control Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Compatible Lenses Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time When using an electronic shutter, the shutter speed can be set up to 1/4000
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 900 sec.
Flash Sync Speed Up to: Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync.
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Single frame Continuous L Continuous H Continuous high-speed (extended) High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture Self-timer
Exposure Metering System TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering Method Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm or 6 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 3.5 mm centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering
Metering Range -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Exposure Modes Auto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M)
Scene Modes portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food
Exposure Compensation −5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄3 and ¹⁄2 EV)
Exposure Bracketing Yes
Exposure Lock Luminosity locked at detected value
Multiple Exposure Add, average, lighten, darken
HDR Overlay Yes
Photo mode flicker reduction Yes
High-frequency flicker reduction Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 51200
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity 100
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity 204800
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction Yes
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Active D-Lighting Bracketing Yes
Single-Point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-Area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection Range −9 – +19 EV Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2
Focus Point 209 focus points (single-point AF) 231 focus points (auto-area AF) *Number of focus points available in photo mode with DX selected for image area
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button
Focus Modes AF-S, AF-C, AF-F (video), MF
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Bracketing Yes
Built-in Flash Distance Yes
Flash Control TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes Fill flash red-eye reduction slow sync slow sync + red-eye rear-curtain sync auto, auto + red-eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync + red-eye flash off
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄3 and ¹⁄2 EV)
Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 0.104 k dots
Monitor Type Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Touchscreen Yes
Monitor Angle of View 170°
Monitor Adjustments Color balance 13-level manual brightness controls
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes
Wi-Fi Functionality Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 3.8 dBm 5 GHz band: 9.5 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Smart Device App Connectivity SnapBridge
Wireless Connectivity Yes
Wireless Transfer to PC Yes
Bluetooth Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: −0.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: −2.4 dBm
Battery / Batteries One EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery* * EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a.
AC Adapter EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied UC-E25 USB cable required
Battery Charger MH-32
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) 5 in.127 mm x 3.9 in.96.8 mm x 2.7 in.66.5 mm
Approx. Weight 17.46 oz.495 g
NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR DX Lens
AT A GLANCE
- Z-Mount Lens/DX Format
- 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/16
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Four Aspherical Elements
- Super Integrated Coating
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
- Programmable Control Ring
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
- Filter Thread 46mm
DESCRIPTION
Compact and versatile, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 24-75mm-equivalent zoom designed for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length zoom range, this lens is well-suited to everyday shooting situations. Its optical design incorporates aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations for sharper, clearer image quality throughout the zoom range. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy in bright and backlit conditions.
The lens's flexible focal length range is complemented by Vibration Reduction image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
- Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range.
- One extra-low dispersion elements reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
- Four aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
- Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
- Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
- Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
- Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
- Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques.
SPECIFICATIONS
Focal Length 16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm)
Maximum Aperture f/3.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Format Compatibility APS-C
Angle of View 83° to 31° 30'
Maximum Magnification 0.2x
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" / 20 cm
Optical Design 9 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Size 46 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.76 x 1.26" / 70 x 32 mm
Weight 4.76 oz / 135 g