AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.3x)

Compact 5.3x zoom DX-NIKKOR lens with SWM and VR II

* 5.3x zoom lens covering a wide focal range of 16 to 85mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length of 24 to 127.5mm in the 35mm format)
* Vibration Reduction II enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
* Optical design optimized for superior performance with Nikon digital SLRs
* ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration while providing higher resolution and superior contrast
* Three aspherical lens elements minimize various types of lens aberration
* High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
* Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
* Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
* 0.38 m/1.3 ft. closest focus distance throughout the entire zoom range
* Accepts 67 mm filter attachments

Specifications






Focal length

16-85 mm

Maximum aperture

f/3.5-5.6

Lens construction

17 elements in 11 groups (with two ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses)

Picture angle

83° - 18°50’

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-36

Closest focusing distance

0.38 m (1.3 ft.) (throughout the entire zoom range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/4.6

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

M/A mode

Available

Weight (approx.):

485 g/17.1 oz.

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

72 x 85 mm/2.8 x 3.4 in.

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

67mm

Supplied accessories

67 mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1,Bayonet hood HB-39, Flexible lens pouch CL-1015

Optional accessories

67 mm screw-in filters

Distance scale

Does have


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MTF Chart


Wide Tele



Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart

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Lens Construction




: Aspherical lens elements : Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements

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* Lineup
o NIKKOR Lenses
+ Autofocus Lenses
# DX (for Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
* AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
* AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED (2.0x)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.3x)
* AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED (3.2x)
* AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II (3.0x)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (3.0x)
* AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED (3.8x)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.8x)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II (11.1x)
* AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
* AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED (3.6x)
* AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (3.6x)