Will the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR work with the Nikon Z50II?
Yes. Both use Nikon Z mount (FX and DX).
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Both use Nikon Z mount (FX and DX).
Good to know
- F-mount NIKKOR lenses need the Mount Adapter FTZ or FTZ II; Nikon notes restrictions may apply.
- Through the FTZ II, autofocus works only with AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses; screw-drive AF/AF-D (Type G and D AF NIKKOR) lenses are manual focus only.
- DX lenses on FX bodies use the DX (24x16) image area, reducing resolution.
Sources
- Nikon Z50II: specs from Nikon Z50II product page (specs), checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR: specs from Nikon USA NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Nikon Z mount (FX and DX): Nikon mirrorless lens mount shared by full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) Z bodies. (Nikon Z 8 Online Manual - Specifications).
Check your exact setup
Other parts in the cart, current configuration (installed memory, fan brackets) and adapters can change the answer.
Check a whole cartAlso checked with the Nikon Z50II
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Yes
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Yes
- Nikon EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Yes
- Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II Yes
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Yes, with conditions
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