Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (85mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 16-85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2008 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Filter mm | 52 | 67 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | 72.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.38 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | SWM |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Weight g | n/a | 485.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 85.0 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
A DX kit lens without stabilization. It is very light and uses a 52mm filter thread.
Pros
- Very light
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.28m
Cons
- No VR
- Plastic build
- Soft at edges
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
DX standard zoom with a 24-127mm equivalent range and VR, introduced in 2008. It sits above the 18-55mm kit zooms.
Pros
- Wide 16mm end
- VR
- Better than kit lenses
- Takes 67mm filters
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Distortion at the wide end
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