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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- LC-67 67mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
- LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
- HB-39 Bayonet Hood
- CL-1015 Flexible Lens Pouch
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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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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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I am considering the purchase of the D7000 for still and video use. Is the 16mm-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens a good choice for video use?
As a prospective customer I find the Nikon lens simulator to be very helpful in judging what the lenses are capable of. It would also be very desirable if Nikon had an information resource which identifies each lens currently available along with its recommended photographic use and/or limitations. With the great variety of lenses available, this would help customers choose the most appropriate lens for the intended use.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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truthseeker
Houston, MO
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Houston, MO
Age: Over 65
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs. Here you will find categories for: Travel and Landscape, People and events, Sport and Action, Close-Up (macro), and Special Purpose lenses.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...?
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Using the 16-85 with extension tubes for close-up/macro shooting?
Mar 8, 2012 by
I'd like to have macro capability for an upcoming trip and I don't want to tote my 105 VR Macro.
Can I use a set of extension tubes on the 16-85 to get near 1:1 capability for flower/butterfly shots?
What kind of optical quality can I expect?
Thanks,
A 35 year Nikon shooter
Can I use a set of extension tubes on the 16-85 to get near 1:1 capability for flower/butterfly shots?
What kind of optical quality can I expect?
Thanks,
A 35 year Nikon shooter
4 months, 1 week ago
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The Bear
Roanoke, VA
Location :
Roanoke, VA
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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I'd say that quality would be pretty crummy. I'd suggest taking the 105. Extension tubes can be good, but most are lacking in the quality department.Mar 10, 2012 by
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Yes
Is this lens compatible with the d90? any idea as to when this product will be available? i've been waiting for someone to have it in stock for 2 months now, but i see somebody else inquired about it back in february? any time frame? needing a lens and not really able to wait a whole lot longer. can you recommend anything comparable within the same price range?
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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karate mama
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Location :
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, fully compatible. The avaiability I can't help you with.
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