Used Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX Lens

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Condition & contents

Grading Good
Testing Fully tested
Warranty 12 month warranty
Includes Front/Rear Caps

At a glance: DX standard zoom with 24-127mm equivalent range, VR, and in-lens AF-S motor - works on every Nikon DX DSLR.

About this lens

The Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX is a versatile standard zoom designed for Nikon DX (APS-C) DSLRs, released in 2008. It covers a useful 24-127mm full-frame equivalent range and includes VR stabilisation - a popular upgrade from the 18-55mm kit zoom.

Build & handling

Image stabilisation Yes - VR, up to 3 stops
Autofocus AF-S silent wave motor
Minimum focus distance 0.38m
Filter thread 67mm
Weight 485g

Works with

  • Nikon F-mount DX (APS-C) DSLRs - all bodies including entry-level
  • Not designed for Nikon full-frame (FX) DSLRs - heavy vignetting at wide settings

Best for

A capable general-purpose zoom for DX shooters - wide enough for landscapes and interiors, long enough for portraits and short telephoto. Works on all Nikon DSLRs with the AF-S silent wave motor handling autofocus internally. Not designed for full-frame Nikon bodies (will vignette heavily at wide settings).

Frequently asked questions

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

Yes — VR, up to 3 stops.

Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?

Yes. The built-in AF-S silent-wave motor handles autofocus in-lens, so this works on every Nikon F-mount DSLR including entry-level bodies.

Specifications

Focal Length16-85mm
Lens TypeZoom
Max Aperturef/3.5
Lens MountNikon F Mount, Nikon DX Mount
ConditionUsed
BrandNikon