Designed as the DX workhorse, the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lensfrom Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lensis a 24-120mm-equivalent zoom, well-suited for a broad range of shooting applications. Its bright f/2.8-4 maximum aperture range benefits working in low-light conditions as well as controlling depth of field for selective focus shooting. Equally impressive, the optical design features four extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements, which help to control both chromatic and spherical aberrations for notable image clarity and sharpness. Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are featured, too, and minimize flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when shooting in bright and backlit conditions.

Balancing the optical merits, this 16-80mm is also characterized by its inclusion of a Vibration Reduction image stabilization system that compensates for four stops of camera shake to enable sharper handheld shooting. A Silent Wave Motor also benefits producing sharp imagery, and affords quick and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, this lens utilizes an electromagnetic diaphragm to ensure consistent exposure stability when shooting at fast continuous speeds.

F-Mount Lens/DX Format    24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32    Four ED and Three Aspherical Elements    Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings    Fluorine-Coated Front and Rear Elements    Silent Wave Motor AF System    VR Image Stabilization    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs and provides a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range.

Bright f/2.8-4 maximum aperture range suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field.

Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering.

Four extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy.

Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake for up to four shutter speed stops, benefiting this lens' use in low-light conditions. Additionally, a designated Tripod Mode helps to suppress subtle ground vibrations when working atop a support system.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Fluorine coating on the front and rear elements affords protection to the optical system, resists smudging and fingerprints, and is easier to clean.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques.

Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

This mechanism limits the compatibility of this lens to the following cameras: D5, D4, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, and Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lense work well with a D3200?

A: This lens is fully compatible with the D3200.

Q: 2. Does this lens have a zoom lock?

A: The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR does not have a zoom lock.

Q: 3. Is the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens fully compatible (electronics, etc.) with the Nikon D7000? In the overview it says Due to the electronic control required for full operation, this lens is not compatible with the D70-series.

A: Yes, I own a D7000, and this camera is fully compatible with electronic aperture control Nikkor lenses like the 16-80. The D70 is part of an older series.

Q: 4. Do you finance?

A: I assume that this Do you finance? is directed to B&H. I doubt it, and you can geta definitive answer by speaking to Customer Service. I also tink it's a great lens.

Q: 5. How weather resistant is this lens?

A: Manufactures do not list how much a lens is weather sealed. Usually from dust and dirt and a little rain but as to how much there is no standard or specification.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with a D3500?

A: Yes, the Nikon D3500 and AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR are fully compatible with each other.

Q: 7. I use a polarizing filter most of the time, so I need to know if the filter ring rotates when this lens zooms or focuces?

A: The filter ring does not rotate when focusing for changing focal length. I have used this lens for about 10 months and am very happy with it. The 16-80 mm is a very useful range for general photography and suffices for a wide variety of subjects. Quality is excellent.

Q: 8. Is this made in Japan??

A: I do not know where it is made

Q: 9. Is the nikon 16-80mm dx f/2.8-4E ed vr lens compatible with the d500 camera?

A: Yes. This lens is fully compatible with the Nikon D500.

Q: 10. I've just used this lens for a short time. I'm bringing it on a trip soon, and I am considering bringing my HB-63 lens hood instead of the huge HB-75 that the lens came with. The HB-63 is much more low profile, and will fit in a bag better. It doesn't seem to vignette (it was made for the 24-85 FX lens). Other than letting in a bit more stray light and being slightly less protective, can anyone think of any optical disadvantage to using the HB-63 instead?

A: When I got my Nikon 16-80mm lens it was beautiful except for one thing. The lens hood was huge and square, awkward and I did not like the look at all. The bulk when reversing the hood was bad too.I started trying the HB-63 from the FX 24-85mm and that was OK but the best was this one, the HB-35 for the 18-200mm lens. It does not vignette either! Nice combo.