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

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

57 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 reviews of Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.3x). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 89/100 and experts rate this product 72/100.

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Nikkor Lens

Is the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Gordon Laing (dslrtips.com)

Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

The Nikkor DX 16-85mm VR was announced in January 2008 alongside the D60 DSLR. It equips all DX format bodies with a general-purpose range that's equivalent to 24-128mm, making it an ideal walk-around lens with wider coverage than most kit lenses.

Flexible range with 24mm wide-angle ; Effective Vibration Reduction ; Relatively quick and quiet SWM focusing ; Metal lens mount with rubber sealing

Telephoto shorter than some kit zooms ; Barrel shadow at 16mm with popup flash ; DX 18-200mm VR available at similar price ; Reports of undesirable bokeh around 50mm

The bottom line is if you're looking for a quality general-purpose DX-format lens which zooms-out to an equivalent of 24mm, then the DX 16-85mm VR is the model to go for and easily comes Recommended. It misses out on our Highly Recommended award...

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Excellent Lens

This lens is the perfect lens for architectural photography. The zoom range goes from ultra-wide to moderate telephoto, ideal for shooting interiors. Images are sharp across the entire field of view at all zoom levels. Wide-angle distortion is moderate...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Great landscape lens

I considered buying the Nikon D7000 with the normal one or two "lens outfit" but decided on this lens instead. I am glad I did. The 16-85 mm focla length is useful for everthing from portraits to landscape photography and is clear and sharp at both the...

Easy To Use ; Lightweight ; Reliable

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)