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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A good walkaround lens for DX bodies.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX 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 covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
- SWM
- 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 Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR?
- Everyday DX shooting
- Travel
- Landscapes
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 is the equivalent range of the Nikon 16-85mm on DX?
About 24-127mm in full-frame terms, spanning wide-angle to short telephoto.
Does the 16-85mm have VR?
Yes. Vibration Reduction helps with handheld shots in dim light.
Is the 16-85mm sharp?
It is quite sharp in the middle of the range, with edges and extremes softening slightly.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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