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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
- 16-85mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 485 g
- Min focus 0.38 m
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Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom lens covering 16-85mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-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 covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 16-85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- AF-S
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 85 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR?
At 16-85mm 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 moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 24–128mm | 16.1–73.7° | 19.3–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-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 Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR?
It zooms across 16-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–73.7° horizontal and 19.3–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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