Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4E VR
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2015-07-02
MSRP Price: $1069.95
Made in: Thailand
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Take photos and videos that are anything but ordinary with this state-of-the-art 16-80mm DX-format zoom lens. With a fast f/2.8-4 aperture, VR image stabilization and Nikon's advanced lens technology, it covers wide-angle to portrait views with absolutely brilliant image quality. An ideal lens for documenting daily life, conveying a sense of place, blogging, low light, HD video and much more.
Photography Life Review Summary: I went into this expecting to bash on a poor defenseless kit lens but came away with quite the crush on this offering. The 16-80mm is a great all-around lens for static subjects. It encompasses a 5x zoom range with an equivalent of 24-120mm which covers most subjects except super wide landscapes and long shots of wildlife or sports. Read the full Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 16-80mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.22x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8-4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 83° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 20° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 17 |
| Lens Groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.15 ft. (0.35m) |
| Electronic Diaphragm | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 3.1 in. (80 mm) x 3.3 in. (85.5 mm) |
| Weight | 16.1 oz. (480 g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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Can use this on a Zfc? The AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR on a Zfc, via the Adapter FTZ ii..?
Has anyone used this for IR photography?
I am especially interested in how it compares to the 16-85 for IR shots?
I’ve been using it for a few months now and I feel it is as good or better than the 24-120 which I had on a previous D750. I never like variable apertures but I can live with 2.5-4. I have a couple of sample shots I had hoped to post here but there does not seem to be an option to do that and I don’t know how to do link. It’s a frog on a lily pad from a distance of about 10 feet at 80mm (120 equiv) and then significantly cropped with no apparent loss of sharpness. Also, I have the new 300mm and 1.4 tele. Also awesome. I have decided to get the 70-200 to fill the gap between the 16-8-0 (24-120 equiv) and the 300 prime. Both FF lenses accept the 1.4 which provides some pretty flexible coverage.I see the new 70-300 is coming but I was disappointed to read that it will be a 4.5-6.3 aperture.
I’m asking the same question. This lens was probably overlooked when it was released, but I becomes very important with D500 appearance.
I liked 24-120mm on FF, and this is pretty much same focal distance on DX frames.
Are you ever going to finish this review