The Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX is compact walk-around zoom for DX-sensor cameras. Key features include:
Only compatible with DX cameras
Improved four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Excellent walk-around lens
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...
Angle of View | 83 to 18.5 degrees |
Aperture | f3.5-22 |
Aperture Blades | 7, circular wide open |
Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop |
Diameter | 3.4" |
Filter Size | 67.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, worse stopped down and minimal loss of contrast |
Focal Length | 16.0-85.0 |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor |
Groups/Elements | 11/17 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | HB-39 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Item Type | Lens |
Length | 2.8" |
Lens Type | Normal Range and Wide Angle |
Low Dispersion Elements | 2 |
Max Aperture | 3.5 |
Max Aperture@focal length | f/3.5 < 17mm, f/3.8 @17-23mm, f/4 @26mm, f/4.5 @ 32mm, and f5.6 @ 68mm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.22x |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.3feet |
Mount | Nikon F |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 1.1 lbs. (without tripod collar) |
Zoom Method | Barrel extending, nonrotating |
Angle of View | 83 to 18.5 degrees |
Aperture | f3.5-22 |
Aperture Blades | 7, circular wide open |
Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop |
Diameter | 3.4" |
Filter Size | 67.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, worse stopped down and minimal loss of contrast |
Focal Length | 16.0-85.0 |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor |
Groups/Elements | 11/17 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | HB-39 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Item Type | Lens |
Length | 2.8" |
Lens Type | Normal Range and Wide Angle |
Low Dispersion Elements | 2 |
Max Aperture | 3.5 |
Max Aperture@focal length | f/3.5 < 17mm, f/3.8 @17-23mm, f/4 @26mm, f/4.5 @ 32mm, and f5.6 @ 68mm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.22x |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.3feet |
Mount | Nikon F |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 1.1 lbs. (without tripod collar) |
Zoom Method | Barrel extending, nonrotating |