Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Review
November 23, 2021
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Mark Goldstein
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Sharpness at 16mm
For this test, the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR lens was attached to a Nikon Z fc body, which was in turn mounted to a sturdy tripod. Exposure delay mode was activated. Tonal and colour variance across the crops are due to change in natural light during the session.
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The full frame at 16mm
Centre sharpness is excellent wide-open at f/3.5 through to f/11, with f/16 and f/22 being adversely affected by diffraction.
The edges aren't quite as sharp as the centre, with f/5.6 to f/11 producing the sharpest results.
Aperture | Centre Crop | Edge Crop |
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f/8 | ![]() |
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