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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR if

  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Pick the Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... if

  • You need more reach: 210mm vs 85mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...
Brand
Nikon
Vivitar
Type
Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Format
APS-C
not listed
Focal length
16-85mm
70-210mm
Weight
485 g
not listed
Length
85 mm
not listed
Diameter
72 mm
not listed
Filter thread
67 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.38 m
not listed
Optical design
17 elements / 11 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
SWM
not listed
Image stabilization
Yes
not listed
Released
2008
not listed
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Nikon F both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range cove...

Our notes

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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