Nikon adds NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

Nikon Inc. announced the release of two new APS-C/DX-format NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR standard zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture, and the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 standard micro lens. Whether shooting portraits that pop, low-light street snaps, or extreme close-ups, both lenses grant immense versatility and extraordinary creative possibilities for Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera users.

The new NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is a standard DX-format zoom lens that covers a focal length range that is equivalent to wide-angle to medium telephoto, with the benefit of a fast, constant maximum aperture of f/2.8.

Features of the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens

• The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range allows for large, natural bokeh and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.
• Coverage for the 16mm to 50mm wide-angle to mid-range of focal lengths supports a wide variety of scenes and subjects.
• A minimum focus distance of 5.9 in (0.15 m) at the wide-angle end and 9.8 in (0.25 m) at the long end allows users to get close to their subjects for dynamic shots.
• Equipped with a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism with camera-shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop (at the center) increase in shutter speed.
• Portable and lightweight, with a total length of approximately 3.4 in (8.8 cm) and weight of approximately 11.6 oz (330 g) enables easy hand-held shooting.
• Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing and incorporates a stepping motor (STM) for quiet autofocusing.
• Customizable Control Ring allows for direct control over focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity.
• One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements effectively minimize various lens aberrations.
• Nine-blade aperture produces circular, natural bokeh.
• When recording video using the Z50II, Hi-Res Zoom expands the zoom range to the equivalent of 16-100mm (6.25× zoom) while still maintaining a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 with no loss in resolution.
• Designed with consideration of dust and drip resistance.

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens will be available in late October 2025 for a suggested retail price of $899.95.

The NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is a fast, lightweight standard micro lens. It pulls double duty as a capable lens for macro photography, as well as an everyday fast prime lens. It is the first APS-C-size/DX-format NIKKOR Z lens to achieve a maximum reproduction ratio equivalent to life-size⁵, giving users the ability to get closer than ever to reveal intricate details. The very short minimum focus distance of 6.2 in (0.16 m) lets users explore the hidden world that exists in the ordinary. Familiar things like pets, flowers, insects, food, or textiles are all rendered in beautiful, sharp detail like never before.

Features of the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens

• A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.67×, which is life-size equivalent in FX/35mm [135] format, enables the capture of small subjects at a larger size.
• The fast f/1.7 maximum aperture allows users to make the most of large bokeh and minimize noise in low-light conditions.
• Users can get extremely close to their subjects with an approximately 2.8 in (7 cm)⁷ working distance from the front of the lens, and a minimum focusing distance of only 6.2 in (0.16 m) to reveal stunning up-close details.
• Adoption of an aspherical ED glass element effectively minimizes chromatic aberration.
• An internal focusing (IF) system eliminates any change in the total length of the lens.
• Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
• The customizable control ring allows for direct control over focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity.
• Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance⁴ 

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens will be available in late October 2025 for a suggested retail price of $449.95.