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Nikon Announces Fast DX Zoom, DX Macro Prime
16 October 2025
Nikon has announced two new DX-format Nikkor Z lenses: the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR standard zoom and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 standard micro.
16-50 ZOOM
The Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR offers a DX focal range focal range similar to the popular 24-75mm FX lens. Its constant maximum aperture of f2.8 delivers large, natural bokeh while its 5.0-stop compensation with Nikon's lens-based Vibration Reduction means new low light shooting possibilities.
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- APS-C format
- 24-75mm (35mm equivalent)
- f2.8 to f22 apertures
- f2.8 aperture over entire zoom range
- 9-blade iris
- STM autofocus
- 5.9 to 9.8 inch close focus
- 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction
- Compact 3.5-inch long design
- User-assignable control ring
- 67mm front filter thread
Specifications for the zoom include:
NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 16-60mm f2.8 SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 16mm to 50mm (35mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesMinimum Focus Wide angle: 5.9 inches
Telephoto: 9.8 inchesAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 2.9 x 3.5 inches Weight 11.6 oz. Nikon said the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR lens will be available in late October for $899.95. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.
35 MACRO
The Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 serves double duty as a capable lens for macro photography, as well as an everyday fast prime lens. It's 35mm focal length approximates the standard 50mm focal length of the FX format. It is also the first DX-format Nikkor Z lens to achieve a life-size reproduction ratio.
Highlights of the new prime include:
- APS-C format
- f1.7 to f16 apertures
- 52.5mm (35mm equivalent)
- STM autofocus
- 6.3.0-inch close focus
- Compact design
- 52mm front filter thread
Specifications for the 35mm Z lens include:
NIKON NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 35mm (52.5mm equivalent) Aperture Maximum: f1.7 to f22 Angle of View 44° Minimum Focus 6.3 inches Magnification 1:1.5 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.67x MagnificationOptical Design 8 elements in 7 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 52mm Dimensions 2.8 x 2.8 inches Weight 7.8 oz. Nikon said the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 lens will be available in late October for $449.95. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.
Nikon Expands DX Lens Lineup With Two NewNikkor lenses: The Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has announced the release of two new APS-C/DX-format Nikkor Z lenses, the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR standard zoom lens with a constant f2.8 aperture and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 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.
A Brighter View: The Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR
The new Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 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 f2.8. This focal range is similar to the popular 24-75mm full frame/FX-format equivalent, making it ideal for subjects of all kinds, including wide landscapes, intimate interiors and flattering portraits. With its large f2.8 aperture, the lens excels in low light capture by allowing more light in and enabling creative shallow depth of field for emotive portraits with blurred backgrounds.
This lens is an excellent entry point to discovering the impressive optical performance of Nikkor Z lenses. It delivers the large, natural bokeh characteristics of an f2.8 maximum aperture, as well as high-resolution rendering of details when stopping down. The built-in lens-shift vibration reduction mechanism (5.0-stop compensation) reduces the effects of camera shake, even when slower shutter speeds are used in low-light conditions. For video and content creators, the lens also uses a stepping motor for exceptionally quiet autofocus and features an optical design that minimizes focus breathing.
Features of the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR Lens
- The fast constant maximum aperture of f2.8 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 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 (8.8cm) and weight of approximately 11.6 oz (330g) enables easy hand-held shooting.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing and incorporates a stepping motor 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 (6.25x zoom) while still maintaining a constant maximum aperture of f2.8 with no loss in resolution.
- Designed with consideration of dust and drip resistance.
Make the Everyday Extraordinary: Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7
The Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 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-size, 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.
With a fast f1.7 aperture and a natural 35mm focal length similar to the field of view of the human eye, the lens also excels as a fast, go-anywhere companion prime lens. From tabletop photos to portraits or snapshots to low-light cityscapes, this lens gives users the ability to shoot in minimal light and blur the background to draw attention to the subject.
Features of the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 Lens
- A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.67x, which is life-size equivalent in FX/35mm [Fn 135] format, enables the capture of small subjects at a larger size.
- The fast f1.7 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 system eliminates any change in the total length of the lens.
- Adoption of a stepping motor 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.
Price and Availability
The new Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f2.8 VR Lens will be available in late October for a suggested retail price of $899.95. The new Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7 Lens will be available in late October for a suggested retail price of $449.95.
For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of Nikkor Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.