Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX
Includes
- Nikon 16-85mm
- Front & rear caps
- HB-39 hood
- 67mm protective filter
- Lens bag
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX
While we no longer rent this used product, we do carry the Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED AF-S DX VR.
Only compatible with DX cameras
Improved four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Excellent walk-around lens
Roger's Take
Founder & CEO
There are some great Nikon lenses for DX shooters and I think this is one. Yes, it’s a variable aperture lens, and at f/5.6 has some limitations. But it’s sharp as a tack and has excellent four-sto...
Q & A
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
“DX” refers to lenses designed for cameras with a crop sensor format and is an abbreviation for “digital short back.”
Specifications
| Angle of View | 83 to 18.5 degrees |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Dimensions | Length: 2.8" |
| Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
| Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, worse stopped down and minimal loss of contrast |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor |
| Groups/Elements | 11/17 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
Includes
- Nikon 16-85mm
- Front & rear caps
- HB-39 hood
- 67mm protective filter
- Lens bag
Specifications
| Angle of View | 83 to 18.5 degrees |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Dimensions | Length: 2.8" |
| Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
| Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, worse stopped down and minimal loss of contrast |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor |
| Groups/Elements | 11/17 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
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