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Nikon APS-C
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 16-85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2008, it weighs 485 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 17 elements in 11 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/3.5-5.6
- Aperture
- 16–85mm
- Focal
- 485 g
- Weight
- Jan 2008
- Released
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Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification
- Focal length
- 16-85 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-36
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.38 m (14.96 inches)
- Filter size
- 67 mm
- Lens mount
- Nikon F
- Dimensions
- 72 x 85 mm
- Weight
- 485 g (17.11 oz)
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Usage
- Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.5% of the frame width
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