Nikon Nikon F Zoom

AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR

16-80mm
f/2.8
Zoom
Stabilized
Min focus 0.35 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom lens covering 16-80mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 16-80mm at f/2.8-4 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 16-80mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Image stabilization: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.35 m
Filter thread: 72 mm
Diameter: 80 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR?

At 16-80mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.5x	24–120mm	17.1–73.7°	20.4–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR?

It zooms across 16-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 16-80mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16–80 mm f/2.8–4E ED VR equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–120mm on full frame, with a 17.1–73.7° horizontal and 20.4–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.