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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR Review

Main Features

  • 16-80mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 - F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 480g.
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Length: 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.35m
  • Max Magnification:0.22x

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Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR Overview
Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 24 - 120mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end. The long end is also quite fast at f4.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Variable Aperture
Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-80mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements. Nano Crystal Coat.

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.22X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 480g
Diameter 80mm
Length 86mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-75
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR an Autofocus (AF) lens?
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