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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Focal Length Description 16-85 millimeters
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Nikon F (DX)
Camera Lens Description 85 millimetres

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  • AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens
  • Focal Length Range : 16 -85 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 1.3 ft. ( 0.38 m)
  • Designed for use with Nikon DX digital SLR cameras, including the D40, D60, D80, D90, and D300
  • Vibration reduction allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four shutter speeds slower), Ideal for wide-angle shots and portraiture
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Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide-Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (2178)

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The compact and highly versatile Nikon 16-85mm wide-angle-to-medium telephoto zoom lens is ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, from interiors and landscapes to portraits. The lens is equipped with Nikon's Vibration Reduction technology, which minimizes the effects of camera shake. This allows handheld shooting at up to four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, producing dramatically sharper images at distance. The lens also offers two extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements, which minimize chromatic aberration to produce superior sharpness and color correction, and three aspherical lens elements, which virtually eliminate coma effects and other flaws, even when used at the widest aperture. And photojournalists will love the exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which facilitates accurate, high-speed, ultra-quiet autofocusing.

Other features include a Super Integrated Coating (SIC) that offers superior color performance and reduced ghosting and flare; a closest focusing distance of 1.3 feet throughout the entire zoom range; a rounded seven-blade diaphragm that improves the appearance of out-of-focus image elements; and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 16 to 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/3.5 to f/5.6
  • Zoom ratio: 5.3x
  • Minimum aperture: f/22 to f/36
  • AF-S Silent Wave Motor: Yes
  • Vibration Reduction: Yes
  • Minimum focus distance: 1.3 feet
  • Maximum angle of view: 83 degrees
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
  • Weight: 17.1 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

What's in the box

  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras
  • HB-39 Bayonet Lens Hood
  • LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • CL-1015 Soft Case
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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    414 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, and performance of the lens. For example, they mention it's a good all-around lens, produces beautiful pictures, and works well with their cameras. That said, they like the value, color, and range. Opinions are mixed on the focus.

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    90 customers mention90 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a very good DX lens, with good build quality. The lens delivers quality, autofocus speed, VR, and great focal length. It is able to produce impressive results and is regarded as a good all-around lens. Customers also mention that the lens is solid and well constructed. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It's much cheaper, though, and has a pseudo-macro capability, and most are reportedly sharp, so you might consider that lens also...." Read more

    "...complements the Nikon D7000 very, very well with its size, weight, versatility and performance...." Read more

    "...Otherwise, if you want a superfast high quality all around glass for landscape and portrait, then get the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8..." Read more

    "...VR helps out as expected.Build quality of the lens is good. The rings for focus and zoom are tight and responsive without being sticky...." Read more

    67 customers mention53 positive14 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. For example, they mention that it produces high-quality pictures, is ideal for close-ups, and has great optics. Some say that the lens is great for capturing bird pictures and has a great focal range for everyday photography.

    "...18-200, and the lens extension is much tighter, as well there is no zoom creep. My 18-200 creeps to full zoom if you point it down even 45 degrees...." Read more

    "...It is a good walk around lens for my D7000 and takes relatively sharp photos...." Read more

    "...league as the Nikon 50 MM F1.8 AFD, but considering that it is a VR zoom lens that gives good results wide open and is relatively compact and light,..." Read more

    "...If you do portrait sessions this is the lens for you, great bokeh and so crisp..." Read more

    34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is an excellent lens, very crisp, and bright. They also say that it's well built and takes very sharp pictures.

    "...To my surprise, the 16-85mm is tack-sharp to the point where it's even sharper than the 17-55mm. It's quite obvious on the corners...." Read more

    "...VR works well. ½ second hand held at 33mm equivalent. It's dead sharp and 4 stops slower than the nominal 1/30th...." Read more

    "...The focusing is fast, accurate and quiet. This lens is very, very sharp...." Read more

    "...I am happy to report I have not been disappointed. Sharpness is excellent. Color fidelity is excellent. Exposure is excellent...." Read more

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that the VR performs superbly, giving excellent results. The lens works well, is sharp, and has a great range. It also provides crisp, clear results. Some say that the macro works OK. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The VR II is excellent on this lens; I get sharper pictures at f5.6 (1/13 sec) than the 17-55mm f2.8 (1/50 sec) for static subjects handheld...." Read more

    "...Colors and focus are right on.Macro works OK.It's heavy: I knew it would be...." Read more

    "...The VR works fine but in this focal range it is less apparent than on longer zooms. The zoom ring is very stiff - too stiff...." Read more

    "...Maybe you can, but your father shouldn't try it. It has VR which is very handy, but you will want a good tripod...." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera lens. They say it is adequate for the money, the quality is incredible for the price, and is worth the effort of carrying.

    "...It's much cheaper, though, and has a pseudo-macro capability, and most are reportedly sharp, so you might consider that lens also...." Read more

    "...(price tag around ~$1600 but it is worth every penny if you can afford it)." Read more

    "...is relatively compact and light, I would say that it is an excellent value for the cost.Conclusion?..." Read more

    "...Not a professional lens by any means, but a great value for what it does." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color of the camera lens. They mention that the color is good across the whole zoom range, and they are amazed at the difference in the color saturation. The lens is contrasty, and the glass is gorgeous.

    "...Colors and focus are right on.Macro works OK.It's heavy: I knew it would be...." Read more

    "...The colors are accurate but not quite as 'vibrant' or 'punchy' as I usually like (easily corrected with in-camera settings)...." Read more

    "...Sharpness is excellent. Color fidelity is excellent. Exposure is excellent...." Read more

    "...It's incredibly sharp and contrasty. The AF is somewhat spotty when zoomed wide, but otherwise it's fast, silent, and accurate...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the range of the lens. They mention that it has a great focal range, allowing for intimate proximity and covering their short distance needs. The lens has an amazing depth of field and crisp details, and provides a nice range for family gatherings, portraits, and a day in the wood. The barrel extends pretty far at 85mm, and there has been no creep or wobbling at all.

    "...The barrel extends pretty far at 85mm and I haven't had any creep or wobbling at all...." Read more

    "...It's range allows for intimate proximity as well as lending the ability to go somewhat unnoticed which is how I prefer to shoot a lot of the time...." Read more

    "...For many people this could really be their only one lens. The range is great. It is amazingly sharp lens...." Read more

    "This is a very sharp lens with a very good VR, quick focus and range. For what it is, a very sharp DX lens for a good price it does a great job...." Read more

    25 customers mention15 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the lens. Some mention that it has a very slow focus in low light conditions, and the focus snaps into place faster. However, others say that it does not keep focus when zooming in or out, and that the autofocus just stopped working.

    "...This lens can focus much faster in low light conditions compared to the Nikon 18-200mm lens...." Read more

    "...The focusing ring is perfect! To switch to manual you just grab the ring and start turning it - all lenses should be designed this way...." Read more

    "...The one downside is simply that it's a slow lens. But, no slower than the 18-200...." Read more

    "...And it focuses surprisingly close! Not a professional lens by any means, but a great value for what it does." Read more

    Good standard lens for shooting around the city.
    4 Stars
    Good standard lens for shooting around the city.
    I got this lens to use as an everyday lens for shooting around the city. For this particular lens, the front lens needed to be cleaned and I may need to send it to a repair shop, because it looks like there may be mold inside the front lens. I think Amazon should make it mandatory for 3rd party sellers to post photos of the exact item they're selling, this way the customer knows exactly what they are purchasing. This lens did come with a lens hood.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good standard lens for shooting around the city.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
    I got this lens to use as an everyday lens for shooting around the city. For this particular lens, the front lens needed to be cleaned and I may need to send it to a repair shop, because it looks like there may be mold inside the front lens. I think Amazon should make it mandatory for 3rd party sellers to post photos of the exact item they're selling, this way the customer knows exactly what they are purchasing. This lens did come with a lens hood.
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    John S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars great price, cheaper than used from major camera store
    Reviewed in Australia on February 1, 2022
    Ruhey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mejor todoterreno aps-c
    Reviewed in Spain on February 19, 2014
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    Michael Barkowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vergleich Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm/3,5-5,6G ED VR und Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR
    Reviewed in Germany on December 14, 2013
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Vergleich Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm/3,5-5,6G ED VR und Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR
    Reviewed in Germany on December 14, 2013
    Ich habe das Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR gekauft weil ich mit der Abbildungsleistung und der Verarbeitungsqualität des Kitobjektives Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm/3,5-5,6G ED VR nicht zufrieden war.

    Beide Objektive habe ich an meiner Nikon D7100 gestestet.

    Ich muß hinzufügen das mein Vergleich ausschließlich Praxisbezogen ist und keinerlei Laborprüfungen durchgeführt worden sind. Meine Rezension beziehen sich ausschließlich auf Erfahrungen in der Praxis mit beiden Objektiven. Meine hier geschilderten Eindrücke und Bewertungen hinsichtlich dieser beiden Objektive sind daher sicherlich teilweise subjektiv.

    Zur Abbildungsleistung:
    Landschaftaufnahmen mit dem Nikkor 18-105mm waren trotz Verwendung von Stativ, Blende 8, Belichtungszeit von 160/S und 250/S recht matschig, insbesondere an den Bildrändern lässt meiner Meinung nach die Bildschärfe deutlich nach. (Brennweite 18mm). Bei Nutzung der anderen Brennweitenbereiche, bei Tabletopaufnahmen waren die Ergebnisse auch eher unterdurchschnittlich. Wenn man natürlich den Preis des Nikkor 18-105mm betrachtet ( ca. 200€ ) erhält man für dieses Geld ein ordentliches Immerdraufobjektiv.
    Für meine Belange aber leider nicht ausreichend.

    Das Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR bildet in allen Blendenbereichen und Brennweiten, auch bei Offenblende deutlich schärfer ab. Auch unter eher ungünstigeren Lichtbedingungen gelingen damit sehr scharfe Abbildungen. Die 20mm mehr Brennweite im Vergleich zum 18-105mm sind gut zu verschmerzen. Die 2mm weniger bei dem Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR waren mir da schon wichtiger.

    Damit sind aber noch nicht alle Vorteile des Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR aufgezählt.
    Der Autofokus ist sehr treffsicher und der Bildstabilisator verfügt über zwei Modi, zum einen Normal und zum anderen Active, mit dem Active Stabi gelingen sogar Aufnahmen, die auf einem Feldweg aus einem fahrenden Auto geschossen werden.
    Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist hervorragend, an Stelle des Plastiktubus bei dem 18-105mm hat das 16-85mm einen Metalltubus. Auch das manuelle scharfstellen und das zoomen funktioniert an den Einstellringen des 16-85mm besser und genauer. Die Wiederstände der Einstellringe empfinde ich als sehr angenehm. Darüber hinaus ist das Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR am Bajonettverschluss mit einem Dichtring ausgestattet, somit ist die Warscheinlichkeit das Staub oder Feuchtigkeit in den Body eindringt um einiges geringer.

    Mein Fazit:
    Das Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR ist meiner Meinung nach das beste Standartzoomobjektiv das zur Zeit von Nikon für DX Kameras angeboten wird. Wenn man noch mehr möchte, wird man entweder noch mehr bezahlen müssen oder auf Festbrennweiten ausweichen müssen.

    Habe ein Bild von unserem Australien Shepherd (Hütehund) hinzugefügt, schneller Autofokus und Knackscharf.

    Ich bereue den Kauf nicht, eine klare Kaufempfehlung für Fotografen die etwas mehr möchten.

    *Sollte diese Rezension für Sie hilfreich gewesen sein würde ich mich über ein positives Feedback freuen.
    *Sollten in dieser rezension Fragen unbeantwortet geblieben sein, werde ich die Fragen im Rahmen meiner Möglichkeiten auf Nachfrage beantworten.
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    Henri-paul Chel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un excellent matériel "à tout faire"!
    Reviewed in France on May 4, 2013
    3 people found this helpful
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    Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great compromise lens.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2012
    6 people found this helpful
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