Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR

Quite compact. ; Retracts and extends without a lock. ; Sharp photos. ; Nominal distortion. ; Optical stabilization. ; Minimal focus breathing.

Plastic lens mount. ; Pricier when bought on its own. ; Loss of resolution at edges at wide aperture. ; Overly sensitive control ring.

The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is one of the better starter zoom lenses we've seen, but you should definitely buy it along with a camera to save some money.