Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX
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The Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX is a compact and versatile wide-angle zoom lens. This lens is compatible with your DX-type single-lens reflex camera. The silent force behind this lens is the Silent Wave Motor, thanks to which a very fast AF can be achieved. Moreover, the Vibration Reduction System (VRII) for image stabilization gives you ample freedom. With this lens, you can shoot pictures from your hand, while using 4 different shutter speeds. This light-weight 16-85mm lens is suitable for both portrait and wide landscape photography. An ED (Extra Low Dispersion) element controls aberrations and other distortions and ensures these have no affect with regards to contrast and color. Finally, the special Nikon Super Integrated Coating completes this lens. Ghosting and lens flares are kept to a minimum, making colors truly come to life.
Lens mount | [Nikon DX-mount] | |
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Suitable for camera type | APS-C | |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens | |
Fixed focal point | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Weight | 0,485 kg | |
Type of photography | All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Portrait, Product |
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in combination with D90 in good balance, solid, somewhat heavy, almost all-rounder. Takes beautiful pictures! At 85 mm at f/36, somewhat chromatic aberration (purple gradient). Blur at the tip is not noticeable at 100%. Focusing in daylight is as fast as lightning! In artificial light (without flash) it sometimes takes a little longer than desired, but that may also be due to the D90! This is also inherent to the maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. An f/2.8 lens is immediately three times more expensive! I shot a D80 with the Nikkor 18-200 some time ago. I noticed that the 16-85 is much sharper and suffers much less from chromatic aberration. The engine of the 16-85 also seems a lot faster.
I only use the VR function with moving images and in artificial light. It seems to me that the VR function is eating some power; according to the book you can take 800 photos on 1 battery charge, but with VR you can't get 500! (this finding is not entirely objective because I also often view the photos on the display, which also consumes a lot of power). I have not yet analyzed the use of the VR function.
Bo
25 April 2009
Automatically translated from Dutch
I have been using this lens for about 6 years on both a D70 and a D300. In all those years I have made about 80% of my photos with this, despite the fact that I have a wide choice of other lenses. In my opinion, this indicates where the strongest points of this lens lie. Namely a very usable focal range and excellent optical quality. The VR function also works well, although you have to realize that with slow shutter speeds, the movement of the subject itself quickly becomes visible.
Despite these laudatory words, I would also like to make a few critical remarks. The first thing you notice is the optical quality. Compared to the other consumer zoom lenses, it is certainly good, but it does not come close to the quality of the (much) more expensive professional zoom lenses and fixed focal lengths. What is particularly striking is the less beautiful bokeh (how blur is displayed) This fact inspired me to the title "lonely quality". Both in quality and in price, this lens falls lonely among the alternatives. Much better than the other consumer zooms and much cheaper than the pro zooms.
The build quality also shows where the lens stands. Everything works fine and continues to work fine. Provided you are somewhat careful with your belongings. Again, it's not a pro quality to throw at. I recently experienced the latter. After 6 years of service without problems, mine unfortunately died because my camera accidentally got a decent tap. This situation allows me to make the most objective judgment. Namely, considering all alternatives, I decided to buy this 16-85 again! For the DX format, this is simply the best standard zoom on the market. (unless you can afford the very expensive professional 17-55)
Jan
12 October 2014
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this lens lives up to expectations. I had the nikon 18-105 vr here. Also a good lens, this lens is a lot stronger. 16mm instead of 18mm, sharp in all mm positions, nice contrasts and beautiful colors, top finished. can find few negatives. it is not a sports lens. AF is good, but not as good as the 70-200 2.8 lenses, but it is also a wide angle lens and not a super telephoto with a 2.8 number. Also little ca and distortion or distortion, but as an intermediate lens, this is a real winner. and the service was also good here at digicamshop
wim ronhaar
24 February 2011
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Product number | 51167 | |
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Manufacturer code | JAA800DA | |
Brand | Nikon | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Type of photography | All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Portrait, Product |
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Lens mount | [Nikon DX-mount] | |
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Suitable for camera type | APS-C | |
Compatible with lens filter | ||
Filter size | 67 mm | |
Lens series | Nikon DX |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens | |
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Maximum magnification factor | 0,22 | |
Number of aperture shutters | 7 | |
Fixed aperture | ||
Number of groups | 11 | |
Number of elements | 17 | |
Type of lens elements | Aspherical, ED | |
Special lens elements | ||
Number of stops | 3,5 | |
Image stabilization | ||
Fixed focal point |
Shortest focusing distance | 38 cm | |
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Manual focus override | ||
Silent focusing motor | ||
Type of focusing motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | |
Internal focus | ||
Focal distance control | ||
Autofocus |
Color | Black | |
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Weight | 0,485 kg | |
Material | Metal, Plastic | |
Diameter | 7,11 cm |
Dustproof | ||
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Shockproof | ||
Water resistance | Splash proof |
