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.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere 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
Sources03
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