N°169510 · Family detail
NikonZoom·NIKON F mount·2008

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

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length16-85mm
Max aperturef/3.5
TypeZoom
Release year2008
Weight485 g
Filter size67 mm
Min focus distance0.38 m
Max magnification0.2198
Aperture blades7
Optical elements17
Groups11
Min aperturef/5.6
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodHB-39 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
TeleconvertersNot available
EraDigital era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard zoom lens

Summary02

Nikon F-mount DX zoom lens with focal length 16–85mm and variable aperture f/3.5–5.6. Designed for APS-C cameras, typically for general-purpose travel, landscapes, and everyday photography with built-in VR image stabilization.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

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