Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical review

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Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical (abbreviated as Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G) is a good versatile lens for Nikon DX cameras. First of all, the lens is interesting in that it can use a wide angle of 16 mm focal length. In terms of EGF will be 24 mm. From 2008 to 2015, it was the only universal lens in the Nikon Nikkor DX series that was able to 'expand' to 16mm focal length. Only in July 2015, another lens with a similar focal length came out - Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm 1: 2.8-4E N ED VR.

A complete list of all-all Nikon DX lenses (for cropped cameras) can be viewed here.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Main technical characteristics of Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical:

Review Instance Name Nikon Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical Ø67 Made in Thailand 22151536
Basic properties
Front Filter Diameter 67 mm, plastic thread for filters
Focal length 16-85 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 24-127.5 mm
Zoom ratio 5.32 X (usually rounded to 5)
Designed by for digital cameras Nikon DX
Number of aperture blades 7 rounded petals
Tags focusing distance in meters and feet, focal lengths for 16, 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 mm, bayonet mount and hood mounts
Diaphragm 16 mm from F / 3.5 to F / 22. 85 mm from F / 5.6 to F / 36. The lens is deprived of the aperture control ring, control is via the camera menu (G - lens type)
MDF 0.38 m over the entire range of focal lengths, maximum magnification ratio 1: 4.6
The weight 485 g
Optical design 17 elements in 11 groups, 3 aspherical elements (aspherical elements are shown in blue in the optical diagram) and 2 ED elements (in yellow in the optical diagram). The stabilization system block is highlighted in red. The image is clickable.Optical design Nikon 16-85
Lens hood Nikon HB-39 uses the same lens hood Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1: 3.5-6.3G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
Manufacturer country MADE IN Thailand
Period From January 2008 to the present
Instructions View ->
Price

Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G is considered a more advanced lens than the series 18-55, 18-105, 18-135, 18-140 and is at about the same level as the series 18-200, 18-300 and 18-70... The only two more 'fancy' native universal lenses are Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm 1: 2.8-4E N ED VR and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1: 2.8G ED SWM IF.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Assembly

A copy of this review was made in Thailand. To the touch Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G is pleasant and weighty, its weight is about 500 grams. The lens uses common filters with a diameter of 67 mm. When handling the lens does not add up any negative feelings.

Please note that the Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G on the bayonet side has a special rubber gasket, which is a sign that the lens has dust and moisture protection. Unfortunately, the exact level of protection of the lens from environmental influences is not specified anywhere on official sources.

The focus ring is plastic, and the zoom lens is rubberized. Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G has metal bayonet mount. The retractable lens barrel consists of two sections, to the touch they are quite durable, without any backlash.

With frequent use, the lens may begin to suffer from spontaneous lengthening of the frame (trunk of the lens) under its own weight.

There is a bayonet mount mark and a mark on the case for quick installation of the hood. The lens uses a plastic hood HB-39, which is fixed in special grooves located near the front lens of the lens. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. In this position, access to the zoom ring is lost.

The Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G comes with a soft case CL-1015, and the lens itself comes in a small cardboard box with a characteristic Nikon coloring.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Diaphragm

Diaphragm lens consists of 7 rounded petalswhich form a fairly even hole. Diaphragm closes to F / 22 by 16 mm and to F / 36 by 85 mm of focal length.

Unfortunately, Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G cannot boast of good aperture.

There are marks with a focal length on the zoom ring, the following is a list with the minimum numbers F available for these marks:

  • 16 mm - F / 3.5
  • 24 mm - F / 4
  • 35 mm - F / 4.5
  • 50 mm - F / 5
  • 70 mm - F / 5.6
  • 85 mm - F / 5.6
Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Stabilizer

Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G has a second generation VR stabilizer that can compensate 3.5 stops by shutter speed. In values excerpts this means that you can shoot at shutter speeds 10-12 times longer than what the lens without a stabilizer requires.

The instructions for the Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G lens indicate 4 stops (measurements by Nikon), and on the official website 3.5 feet (measured by CIPA). In any case, the stabilizer works well.

To enable / disable the stabilizer on the lens there 'VR ON / OFF' button. There is a 'Normal / Active' switch to select a mode. The stabilizer can operate in two modes: 'Normal' and 'Active'.

  • 'Normal' mode designed for most scenes and avoids movement when camera shake. 'Normal' mode can still track camera movement to create panoramas.
  • Active Mode most suitable for shooting when the camera can not only shake, but also move in different directions. Most often, it is advised to use this mode when shooting in motion.

The stabilizer itself works well. I was able to take pictures without grease and hard work at 85 mm focal length and 1/20 second. I always use the stabilizer in 'Active' mode.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Focusing

Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G focuses quite quietly thanks to 'SWM'-motor (Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave motor) and refers to the lens'AF S'type (with built-in motor focusing), and therefore it will automatically focus on any Nikon digital SLR camera.

Auto Focus Speed ​​- medium closer to high. On cameras D700 и Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro the lens focuses tenaciously and does not release objects from the field of sharpness.

During focusing, the front and rear lenses remain stationary, as the lens uses internal focusthat is indicated on the case by the letters'IF'-'Iinternal Focus' - 'Inner Focus'. The front lens does not rotate while zooming. It is possible to use any filters without problems.

The minimum focusing distance is only 38 cm, while you can shoot Macro with 1: 4.6 magnification. Nikon Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G has a window with a scale of distances in meters and feet. There is no IPIG scale as well as labels for working in the infrared spectrum. In manual focus mode, the ring rotates about 120 degrees, when it reaches the extreme positions it does not rest, but continues to slide, without affecting the focus. Manual focus is easy.

On the lens housing you can find focus switch 'M / A - M'. In the 'M / A' position, auto focus works with constant manual focus priority. The 'M / A' mode is very convenient and useful - for manual focusing or focus correction, you do not need to additionally switch the lens to the 'M' mode. You can turn on the 'M / A' mode and forget about this switch forever.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Compatibility and Features

Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G, although designed for Nikon DX cameras, but will work correctly with all Nikon digital SLR cameras (full list here).

When using the lens on Nikon FX full-format cameras with the image area 'FX format (36x24)' at all focal lengths, all focusing distances and all values aperture Strong vignetting or completely black edges of the image will be noticeable. Minimum vignetting available at 85 mm focal length, focus at infinity, and f / 5.6 aperture. Using a lens hood only enhances vignetting. Work in the 'Format FX (36x24)' mode is undocumented and I write about it purely for educational purposes.

If on Nikon FX cameras select 'Image area' -> 'Auto. DX Crop '->' On ', then after attaching a Nikon DX lens to such a camera, the camera will automatically use' DX Format (24x16) '.

Also, note that while changing the focal length, the rear lens moves in the middle of the lens body like a pump - it draws in and pushes out air. This behavior of the rear lens is called 'effect' of a vacuum cleaner, which can increase the amount of dust that accumulates in the camera.

Analogue for Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G for full-length cameras Nikon FX acts Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm 1: 3.5-5.6G SWM VR IF Aspherical.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Image quality

Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G creates a sharp image in the center of the frame, even on open apertures. The corners and edges of the frame are slightly worse. The lens suffers from noticeable distortion at 16 mm focal length. The strongest vignetting is noticeable at 16 mm focal length and F / 3.5. Chromatic aberrations well fixed. The lens behaves well in backlight and creates a contrast image. Image quality is up to standard.

Examples on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro:

You can download RAW source files at this link (28 files in the '.RAF' format, 370 MB). All photos are on-camera JPEG. All photos were shot on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro using a hood.

Examples on Nikon D80:

Examples on Nikon D700:

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

My experience

At one time, I really liked the Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G, but after a while, my love for this lens faded. I find it too overrated in terms of both features and price. At one time, Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G was the only native alternative to expensive professional Nikon 17-55 / 2.8G.

I do not recommend changing models 18-105, 18-140, 18-200, and 18-300 on this lens. But if you have any of 18-70, 18-55, 18-135, then Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G will be a worthy replacement.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

Prices for Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

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Sizes of Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

dimensions Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

An accurate list of all Nikon DX Nikkor lenses

  1. 10.5 mm/ 2.8G AF Fisheye [gold ring]
  2. 35 mm/1.8G AF-S
  3. 40 mm/2.8G AF-S Microphone
  4. 85 mm/3.5G AF-S VR Microphone
  5. 10-20 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR
  6. 10-24 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
  7. 12-24 mm/4G AF-S [gold ring]
  8. 16-80 mm/ 2.8-4IN AF S VR [gold ring]
  9. 16-85 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  10. 17-55 mm/2.8G AF-S [gold ring]
  11. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S [black / silver]
  12. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S [black / silver]
  13. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  14. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
  15. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P
  16. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR
  17. 18-70 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
  18. 18-105 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
  19. 18-135 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S
  20. 18-140 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
  21. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Japan / China]
  22. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
  23. 18-300 mm/3.5-5.6G VR
  24. 18-300 mm/3.5-6.3G VR
  25. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S [black / silver, Japan / China]
  26. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S VR
  27. 55-200 mm/4-5.6GII ED VR
  28. 55-300 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  29. 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P
  30. 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P VR

Results

The Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G is a good versatile lens, giving you the widest angle of view of any Nikon Nikkor versatile lens. Of the shortcomings, I would like to highlight the inflated cost.

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Comments: 297, on the topic: Review of Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical

  • Sergei

    “The only two more 'fancy' native general purpose lenses are the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical and the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1: 2.8G ED SWM IF. "

    I think it's worth fixing on
    “The only two more 'sophisticated' native general purpose lenses are the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80 / 2.8-4.0E ED ​​VR and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1: 2.8G ED SWM IF.”

    • Arkady Shapoval

      fixed.

  • Michael (PMC7027)

    Once I had a chance to shoot with this lens - I was looking for a replacement for my regular 18-55. It was a long time ago. There are two memories left - the angles are good, and the quality of the final images is no better than with 18-55, i.e. bad (“soap”, dull colors). The price seemed too high five years ago. In general, I did not buy it, which I do not regret.

  • Ivan

    I have been shooting for over a year (at d90), on the whole I am satisfied. I bought it up to d90 .. When I compared the world and the flocculation line with 18-105, I immediately decided to sell 105. Because 105 washed in the corners and periphery and had some backing flus, and 16-85 gives good sharpness throughout the entire field of the frame ... clearly hit almost the middle of the grip (measured at max aperture essno) The distortion at 16mm (24 ufr) is small and easy corrected even in lightroom .. chrome aberrations at large brightness differences are also small and also disappear to zero in the same lightroom .. Perhaps I just got a good copy ... I bought it for 16.5 tr. even before the jump in $ in 2014. They do not plan to sell yet ..)

  • Dezdecado

    I have been using it since March. I bought it in exchange for 18-105, the quality is much better, it can be seen from the first photo. I was with him everywhere in the mountains and in the lowlands, I have never failed practically no mistakes (maybe I got a quality). With the polar in general, Class! Bokeh smooth without frills. The aperture of course is not enough, it is corrected by raising the ISO. Who wants to buy do not hesitate, I think you will not regret it, prices are rising.
    Lens for all occasions.
    Nikon has not just released the new 16-80 (What is marketing at zero?) Optimum focus.
    Of the minuses, very biting prices

  • Dezdecado

    Thank you, Radozhiva! When I saw in the review a photo of a beautiful warrior on this glass, I immediately realized this is mine.

  • Michael

    If the price is 4-5 times higher than 18-55, and how many times more interesting is the picture? I have 18-55 without a stub, which shows both sharpness and color. Is it worth it.

  • lech

    Well, what can I add to the account 16-85? at the short end, the picture is pretty sharp. on a long, bokeh a little peculiar, I don’t even know how to describe it. You should not expect a strongly outstanding color difference between 16-85 and 18-55. stub, I do not know, always off. Below is an example of a 16mm party party booze. removed from a tripod + remote puffs.

  • Nemo

    After buying a 16-85, you realize that 18-55 sucks.
    Including the colors - the sky became blue in the photo. not gray :-)))

  • Ruslan

    tell me, is there a choice what to choose Nikon 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S or Nikon 16-85mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX? Nikon D3100 camera. there are whale 18-55 and 35mm 1.8

    • Lynx

      16-85 if you need a reporter. If not, a whale with 35tk is enough.

      • Ruslan

        mostly I shoot portraits to the full height or waist-high, but sometimes they ask me to shoot a wedding, sometimes we go on vacation. So there is a choice between 16-85 and was advised to look at 18-140. Help decide

        • Lynx

          If you have money, or the opportunity to buy for inexpensive, then 16-85 is certainly not bad, but it is far from always justified at its price.
          If there is not much money, but you still need a zoom larger than 55 mm, then the 18-140 is a good amateur wagon.
          But under such conditions, when they themselves have not decided on the focal ones, it seems to me that 18-55 is enough, and 35 mm turns out to be a classic angle.

      • Oleg

        Good evening . Help determine and find out your opinion about zooms to d7000: 16-85, 18-105, 18-140 (I would like tamrons and sigma 17-50 f 2.8, but the quality is scary). Intuition prompts 16-85. Thank you in advance .

        • lynx

          16-85 is generally good. but expensive.
          In terms of reporting, it is generally very useful, I had occasion to shoot reportage on it, of course, it requires a flash indoors, but who doesn't?
          ....
          but for artistic and other shooting - it is worth leaving with d7000.

          • Oleg

            Thank you.

            • Oleg

              The monetary “repertoire” does not allow me to leave d7000, but in general, as an amateur, it suits me 100%. Thanks again.

          • Eugene

            And where to go ?? I just want to switch from D80 to D7000, and now I’ve decided on the camera (I was thinking about 60d kenon or 7d kenon, the thought of 300C creeps in, it’s important for me to have a video). And now I think what kind of lens to take, dkmayu 35mm 1.8. I have a budget of 10 000 UAH

  • Ruslan

    mostly I shoot portraits to the full height or waist-high, but sometimes they ask me to shoot a wedding, sometimes we go on vacation. So there is a choice between 16-85 and was advised to look at 18-140. Help decide

    • lech

      I have both, 16-85 and 10-140. so gentlemen; partying and other weddings 16-85, if purely portraits then 18-140.

  • Shark

    Nikon 16-35 has less aperture, but there is a stabilizer. This means that the Nikon 16-35 is more suitable for static scenes, such as landscapes.

  • wolffserg

    Arkady, thanks for your work! And when you can see the review about the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f / 2.8-4E ED VR, really can not wait))? I consider the new 16-80 as a staff member for the D7100.

    • Jury

      Sorry, no one is given 16-80 per test. This glass has existed for so long, and so far there has not been a single true review (rewrites of English are not considered).

      • lech

        Glass is similar to 16-85, with a price twice as high.

        • Yuri

          As I understand it, 16-80 is more artistic, with some kind of pattern + sharpness is better over the entire frame. At least, judging by the pictures that I saw.

        • Yuri

          Thank you, at least something new)

  • anonym

    16-85 on the nikon 7100 soap, less sharp on f8-f11
    Sigma 17-50 2.8 is much sharper.

    • Pastor

      Maybe a copy like that? I have tested 24-5200 of 3300-megapixel cameras on d16 and d85 - everything is fine everywhere with the open one. On similar diaphragms with sigma is not worse. According to tests, sigma sags in sharpness after f5.6, while 16-85 picks it up to f8. So what can just a jamb of a particular specimen or a bad filter on the lens?

  • lech

    Today I went to the store, and tested 85 makrik compared to my 16-85. I made control photos of human portraits with the same settings at 85 mm. I must say that even with pixel-by-pixel examination, I did not find a difference in sharpness.

  • lech

    In order not to be unfounded, I add a photographed fragment from the photo. The portrait was full-height, so 10 meters and in haste.

    • Ivan ...

      Fucking comparison. I immediately understood, XY from XY !!! I will run to buy after your test. Well, come on, guys ... ..

    • Denis

      even without enlarging the picture you can see that on the right is noticeably sharper

  • Andrei

    So if 18-70 in the class is higher than 18-105, then why is the first worth changing to 16-85, and the second not?

  • R'RёS,R ° F "RёR№

    I was looking for a replacement for the whale 18-105 for the D7000 for a long time. I didn’t like an angle of 18. I couldn’t take pictures of fireplaces (I’m a stove-maker) in small (narrow) rooms. And ... 18-105 gave a barrel. Very unpleasant, distorting fireplaces. Rummaged through the Internet and reviews. I tuned in to 16-85. I went to buy. In the store, photographers began to discourage buying it. Like bullshit. But I bought it. I don’t regret it much. I feel 16-85 DX is better than 18-105 DX. It does not give a barrel with close photography. The settings grid shows perfect straight verticals. Photos are also without distortion. Focuses well. Otherwise, I also like this lens much more than the kit 18-105. Only brings a little less. From 16-85 camera D7000 looks much more proportional and sleeker.

  • Great

    Greetings, Arkady!
    Here I saw this “bird”: Nikon 16-80mm f / 2.8-4E ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor. I did not find it with you. When will it be possible to enlighten us?

    • Alejandro

      A bunch of English and print and video reviews
      IMHO the increase in image quality is clearly not proportional to the price

      • lech

        Apparently, in order to stay afloat, Nikon decided to engage in “Honest taking money” from the population.

  • Nikita

    communication with the output 16-80 f2.8-4
    begin to merge on a sabzh flea market. it makes sense to roll onto it if there is 18-105
    (lack of sharpness and speed of the AF is especially closer to the competition)
    I'll clarify - this 18-105 is used as a travel zoom and just a staff.

  • Dmitry Sh.

    18-55,16-85,18-105,18-140, the same consumer goods, all dark, one class (cheap). If you want something better, higher level, then 17-55 2.8 or Sigma 17-50 2.8 or 24-70 2.8, the latter on the D5100 will simply fly away.

    • Nemo

      A bunch of 24-70 f / 2.8 and D5100 is pure perversion.

      • Arkady Shapoval

        But many amateur photographers would change their ligaments to this :)

      • Denis

        D5100 in this bundle acts as a back cover

        • Igor

          It depends on who is holding the D5100. Minus 24-70 on D5100 - wide angle loss. The rest on the D5100 is skill. Nevertheless, I agree that the budget lens 5100-18 or 105-18 will be enough for the D70. Further, too - skills.

    • Michael

      Dark glass and bad glass are two different things. An insole with an aperture ratio of 2,8 is no better in quality than standard ones (for example, I came across an instance of a tamron, which cost 2 times more than the standard, but the picture was no better). You understand why you need aperture ratio. Sometimes 2,8 indoors is not enough for good shooting and fix 1,8 gives the best result. The F8 standard often gives a good result, and this is achieved in good light (street during the day or indoor flashes). In general, you don't always need to chase the zoom at F2.8.

    • Vadim

      and with what is better to connect Nikon d5600 - with 16-85 or with 18-140?

      • Arkady Shapoval

        with 16-85

        • Denis

          heard opinions that 18-140 resolves 24MP, and 16-85 or 18-105 does not.
          can you trust them?

          • Arkady Shapoval

            It all depends on what is meant by "allows 24MP"

          • Vitaly N

            For synthetic measurements, 18-140 also does not allow. I don’t know how 16-85, and my 18-105 on a covered diaphragm completely allows 24 megapixels.
            https://d.radikal.ru/d25/1803/5c/75c714f2a6c3.jpg

    • Vadim

      16-85 times 10 more expensive than 18-55 and 2 times more expensive than 18-140. one class of "cheap"?

      • Arkady Shapoval

        18-55, 18-140 and 16-85 are amateur dark zooms. 16-85 'class' is slightly higher (easily determined by the distance scale, M / A mode and ring motor).

        • Denis

          the scale of distances at 16-85 either shows "weather", or works only at one focal length. readings at different focal points differ by 2-3 times

          • Denis

            though I checked, focusing on a distance of the order of 0,5m

        • Vadim

          Arkady, thanks

  • Sergei

    I have been waiting for 16-80 / 4 for a long time. Considering that a full-frame 24-120 / 4 with a nano-coating (even marketing) costs from 14 thousand hryvnias for today, then the expected should cost 10-12! And the hero of the review costs from 14, as a full-frame analogue, and more light. The benefits of crop are nieliable. Fundamentally I will not buy! Maybe Sigma with Tamron will ripen.

  • Kostya

    I have a D5300 with 18-55 afp.
    I want to buy myself a better lens and think - maybe buy a 16-85 or 16-80 (which is new).
    I shoot mainly landscapes. I wander through the mountains, fields, forests and take pictures of landscapes there.
    If you would be so kind as to give someone a shot from 16-85 and / or 16-80 lenses ...

    • Michael

      Read the article and find what you are looking for

  • Olexandr

    Good day. I congratulate all on the holiday of the Resurrection of the Lord!
    Oh, please answer, for the Nikon D7200, which lens would be preferable: Tamron Di II SP 17-50mm F / 2.8 VC or Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherica? Thanks in advance for your reply.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Tamron 17-50 on equivalent apertures in general will be better, and F / 2.8 will not hurt.

  • Olexandr

    Thank you very much Arkady for the instant response. I already have the aforementioned Tamron, but something he doesn’t always make me happy, very often there is some kind of inaccuracy in the received pictures. I have two more lenses: Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm 1: 2.8-4 D IF Aspherical Macro (1: 2) and Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM, so these, especially the second I am very satisfied with the received pictures. Maybe I came across a copy of Tamron, not really, or the Nikon D7200 carcass is not very friendly with third-party lens manufacturers?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Perhaps 7200 and the truth is not good friends with Tamron. This 16-85 is significantly darker, and in principle overrated.

  • Olexandr

    Thank you very much Arkady for the answers to my questions and for the enormous contribution to the popularization of modern PHOTOGRAPHY. I bow to you for your SITE.

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