AF-S DX NIKKOR
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
This compact and highly versatile 5.3x zoom includes Nikon's VR image stabilzation technology and delivers incredible optical performance.
$699.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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This has become my "go-to" lens
Purchased this lens when I bought my D300S body. While I have five other lenses, this one has become my "standard" lens that I shoot 75% of the time. If I don't want to carry "everything," I rely on this lens as my "walk around" lens. Not as sharp as my 70-200 2.8, but a easier to carry around on a long day.
June 1, 2012
good lens at great price
This lens is well-built, good images at all range.
I personally find it a bit soft at the 85mm end, but it is sharp at 20~50mm length.
A great lens to have, and if you are looking for a travel lens, choose this one over 18-200mm!
February 9, 2012
Great kit lens for D300 series
I have had this lens for several years, having decided to get this one and the AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 lens combination rather than the AF-S VR 18-200 lens. Probably 95% of my shots (mostly outdoors/landscapes) make use of this lens. It is obviously not that fast, but I find that the VR works well and that the images produced seem very sharp to me. And, since both lenses listed here and the older AF-S 18-70 kit lens use 67mm filters, I have found some efficiencies. I really like this lens and its balance/feel on the D300.
January 27, 2012
Excellent
I've owned this lens since Feb of 2011 and use it as my main lens on my D7000. It consistently delivers sharp images and rich colours. The range is perfect for me and construction of this lens is robust,
January 21, 2012
Excellent Optical Performance - Great VR
I have been using Nikon cameras and lenses for over 50 years, since I was a teenager using an S2 rangefinder. My new 16-85mm VR has really impressed me with both its excellent optical performance and the ability of the latest VR technology.
I always test a new lens in my studio with an optical test chart and camera (in this case, a D300) mounted on tripod. The 16-85mm VR performed superbly, even wide open, with only the very corners at 85mm showing the slightest softening, visible only with "pixel-peeking" at 1:1, which is an image scale that would yield a 28"x42" print size. In terms of practical photography,even when I make 24"x36" prints, this lens is very sharp.
I've included some sample shots from my first field use of the lens (the optical test patterns would be boring) -- two images are of ice crystals on a fence shot at 85mm near the closest focusing distance. This yields about a 1:4 scale on the sensor, so that even the small full frame image here is effectively larger than life-sized. The cropped image is an enlarged crop of the full image that would yield a print scale of about 12"x18". A tripod was used for this shot. Most of my work is scenic and wildlife, and I use a tripod for about 80% of my shots.
However, when needed, the performance of VRII is amazing -- see two VR test images. This is again a full frame image, and a 1:1 scaled crop of that image. The shot was made at 1/15 sec hand held in my music studio at a focal length of 48mm. The 1:1 crop again would be yield a 28"x42" image size if the entire image were shown at this scale. As you can see, the text is fully readable in spite of the long exposure. I shot a number of images in the same area, both with and without VR, and all shot with VR were as sharp as this example, and none shot without VR at this shutter speed were the least bit clear due to camera shake.
Great little lens -- compact and reasonably light to carry on all-day shoots. It will no doubt be my main Go-To lens for years to come.
November 8, 2011
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I currently have a Nikon D3x SLR camera and looking at getting a lense for it. The lense I am looking at is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lense. Is this lense compatible with my camera?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Arti
Melbourne
Location :
Melbourne
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The 16-85mm lens is a DX lens which means it is designed for the smaller APS-C sized image sensors of Nikon's DX series of digital SLR cameras. The D3x (along with the D3s, D3, and D700) all use a 'full-frame' 35mm sized sensor. While the lens is compatible with the camera, you will not be using the full image sensor and will end up shooting images using just a smaller portion of the sensor at a reduced resolution.If you don't have other DX cameras you need to use this lens on, you may want to consider searching among lenses designed for full frame. A suggestion would be the 28-300mm VR lens.
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This lens is for the dx format. Maybe the d3 x could use it but only half the sensor shall be used, the pictures shall have half the max. megs in the d3 x , check with your dealer.Answer:
You can use it on the 3x but in crop mode which kind of defeats the idea of having a D3x in the first place. If its wide angle you are after why not look at getting a 17-35 2.8, superb lens that it is.andwork very well oAnswer:
DX lenses on FX cameras provide vignetting because they were purposely made to to fit cameras with cropped sensors.Answer:
No, I do not believe DX lenses are not for use on FX "full frame" cameras. I believe the D3x needs the FX format lens like the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens.
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BarryinSC
Simpsonville, SC
Location :
Simpsonville, SC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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is it good for people who looking for wide angle zoom lens
11 months ago
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vippi
india
Location :
india
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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Its perfect for that.Answer:
Very good at the wide angle end. Some distortion as expected. Is equivalent to 24mm on my D300.Aug 19, 2011 by
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DORADUS
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If you mean for DX camera, I think 10-24 is better choice for wide angle, it's really wide. 16mm on DX is not much wide. But if you mean for FX camera, it's cannot use with FX camera you need 16-35 f/4G VR.
Is this lens compatible with a D5100?
1 year ago
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Ishia
Perth, WA
Location :
Perth, WA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes, I use this lens with the D5100 - its incredible sharpness really brings alot of detail to the 16Mp sensor in this camera!Answer:
Yes, it isHas staff answer
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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is this lens compatible for D7000?
10 months ago
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ariel
indonesia
Location :
indonesia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Here's a great article that explains which NIKKOR lenses are compatible with which types of Nikon cameras: http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...Answer:
Yes8 months ago
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Mark
Manila, Philippines
Location :
Manila, Philippines
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes.7 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D60.Has staff answer
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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When can we expect this lens (Product 2178) to be available in stores or online?
All retail merchants I have searched, including Best Buy and Wolf Camera, say they are out of this lens.
5 months ago
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Vince
Austin, TX, USA
Location :
Austin, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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as has been said before:massive supply issues with all Nikon stuff since the floods last year.. :-( hoping it'l be sorted soon (question above) i'm wanting a new camera as mine has problems.
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If you have an urgent need I'd strongly suggest ordering one now from an authorized dealer so that you will be on their list as they receive shipments from us. Please click on the link below and then got to authorized dealers:http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
Is this lens compatible with the D40x?
1 month, 1 week ago
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Ashley
Colorado, USA
Location :
Colorado, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It's not only compatible, it's a great match for that camera!Cheers,
Frank
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Frank- Nikon Pro , 23 year Nikon shooter
DC
Location :
DC
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes!9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes
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