Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
p.1 #1Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
This looks very appealing and I am hoping Thom Hogan will review it soon.
Has anyone here used it? What do you think? Did you keep it?
I keep thinking a better use of the money may be supplementing my kit 16-50 with faster primes.
Edited on Apr 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM · View previous versions
Has anyone here used it? What do you think? Did you keep it?
I keep thinking a better use of the money may be supplementing my kit 16-50 with faster primes.
Edited on Apr 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM · View previous versions
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:51 PM
p.1 #3Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
LostLensCap wrote:
What body will you be using it with?
Z50ii
What body will you be using it with?
Z50ii
Apr 14, 2026 at 02:25 PM
Apr 14, 2026 at 02:53 PM
p.1 #5Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
I've tested it and it's very good indeed, and has extremely good close-focus capbility. It's also literally the only fast zoom option for APS-C Z mount unless you want to use an adapter.
Apr 14, 2026 at 03:02 PM
p.1 #8Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
pwschladen wrote:
Has anyone here used it? What do you think? Did you keep it?
It's the reason I have a Z50 II. It's a very good lens, snappy focus, sharp, etc. Handles well.
It's a good event lens, or whatever else you would do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 equivalent.
Has anyone here used it? What do you think? Did you keep it?
It's the reason I have a Z50 II. It's a very good lens, snappy focus, sharp, etc. Handles well.
It's a good event lens, or whatever else you would do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 equivalent.
Apr 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
p.1 #9Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
kaplah wrote:
It's a good event lens, or whatever else you would do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 equivalent.
In terms of DOF and noise, it's equivalent to a 24-70/4 on FX.
Anyway, it's way lighter and would deserve an updated APS-C Z body, even slightly larger than Z50II to accomodate the EN-EL15c battery and a top screen (and a BSI 24-26 Mpix sensor, possibly with IBIS, thanx).
It's a good event lens, or whatever else you would do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 equivalent.
In terms of DOF and noise, it's equivalent to a 24-70/4 on FX.
Anyway, it's way lighter and would deserve an updated APS-C Z body, even slightly larger than Z50II to accomodate the EN-EL15c battery and a top screen (and a BSI 24-26 Mpix sensor, possibly with IBIS, thanx).
Apr 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
p.1 #10Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
All of those images above are straight out of the Z50II btw. No edits.
Apr 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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p.1 #11Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
deadwolfbones wrote:
Some samples for ya.
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Thank you very much!
Some samples for ya.
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Thank you very much!
Apr 15, 2026 at 06:22 PM
p.1 #12Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
deadwolfbones wrote:
Some samples for ya.
Nice pics, that lens looks great. And now you have me craving a burger and a pint
Some samples for ya.
Nice pics, that lens looks great. And now you have me craving a burger and a pint
Apr 15, 2026 at 07:20 PM
p.1 #13Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
Ross Martin wrote:
Nice pics, that lens looks great. And now you have me craving a burger and a pint
If you ever find yourself in NM, that's Stackers in downtown ABQ. Double green chile cheese smashburger. It's the best.
deadwolfbones wrote
Some samples for ya.If you ever find yourself in NM, that's Stackers in downtown ABQ. Double green chile cheese smashburger. It's the best.
Apr 15, 2026 at 07:54 PM
p.1 #14Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
I have one with a Z50II, a very good combo and pleasantly compact compared to my Z6III and 24-70/2.8S.
Apr 15, 2026 at 07:58 PM
p.1 #15Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
deadwolfbones wrote:
Nice pics, that lens looks great. And now you have me craving a burger and a pint If you ever find yourself in NM, that's Stackers in downtown ABQ. Double green chile cheese smashburger. It's the best.
Oh man, I LOVE green chile cheeseburgers!! When I travel to the SW I usually eat red & green chile dishes in Santa Fe, once in Albuquerque. I’ll have to try Stackers. When I camp in Alamogordo for White Sands shoots I always hit Blakes Lottaburger and get double green chile on it.
The 16-50/2.8 looks like a sweet way to go on Z50II, nice size/weight of that package.
Ross Martin wrote
deadwolfbones wrote
Some samples for ya.Oh man, I LOVE green chile cheeseburgers!! When I travel to the SW I usually eat red & green chile dishes in Santa Fe, once in Albuquerque. I’ll have to try Stackers. When I camp in Alamogordo for White Sands shoots I always hit Blakes Lottaburger and get double green chile on it.
The 16-50/2.8 looks like a sweet way to go on Z50II, nice size/weight of that package.
Apr 15, 2026 at 08:09 PM
p.1 #16Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
Blake's is severely underrated, even here. Their breakfast burritos are legit some of the best around, and a great value too.
Apr 15, 2026 at 09:40 PM
p.1 #17Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
Ripolini wrote:
In terms of DOF and noise, it's equivalent to a 24-70/4 on FX.
As soon as I pushed "send reply" I knew someone would bite.
It's still a good event lens.
kaplah wrote
It's a good event lens, or whatever else you would do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 equivalent.As soon as I pushed "send reply" I knew someone would bite.
It's still a good event lens.
Apr 16, 2026 at 07:42 AM
p.1 #18Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
Getting ready for 2026 NFL draft with Nikon Z50ii & 16-50 f/2.8
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p.1 #19Nikon Z 16-50 2.8
Well GAS got the better of me and I have just picked up a minty one locally.
So far I have only had a moment to take a few shots from our front door.
Looking forward to more time with it tomorrow.
Thanks for all the encouraging comments and photos.
Now I need someone to buy my 18-140! I would actually like to keep both as they are quite complementary but I would never carry both at the same time so would inevitably regret my choice! A bit extravagant too.
So far I have only had a moment to take a few shots from our front door.
Looking forward to more time with it tomorrow.
Thanks for all the encouraging comments and photos.
Now I need someone to buy my 18-140! I would actually like to keep both as they are quite complementary but I would never carry both at the same time so would inevitably regret my choice! A bit extravagant too.
Apr 21, 2026 at 05:18 PM