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Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens compare

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Product Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens
Price $599.99 to $699.99 $199.95 to $399.00 $659.00 $846.95 to $849.99 $429.00 to $485.99
CNET editors' rating 3.5 stars 3.5 stars 3.5 stars Info unavailable Info unavailable
Average user rating 4.5 stars 4 stars 3.5 stars 4.5 stars 4 stars
Release date February 8, 2008 September 15, 2008 November 15, 2005 Info unavailable Info unavailable
Bottom line
A tough, full-featured, well-built medium zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR's relatively high price tag may nevertheless make you want to consider other options.
The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a good choice for someone who wants more than the basic kit lens has to offer, while remaining compact and lightweight.
Though you pay for the convenience, the Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 G IF ED covers a range that would normally take two lenses, yet remains compact with a solid build.
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Product Description

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Zoom lens - 16 mm - 85 mm

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Zoom lens - 18 mm - 105 mm

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm

Nikon Nikkor Lens - 50 mm

Packaged Quantity

1

1

1

1

1

Lens System

Zoom lens

Zoom lens

Zoom lens

Zoom lens

Lens

Intended For

Digital SLR

35mm SLR

Digital SLR

35mm SLR

Digital SLR

35mm SLR

Digital SLR

35mm SLR

35mm SLR

Digital SLR

Mounting Type

Nikon F

Nikon F

Nikon F

Nikon F

Nikon F

Lens Aperture

F/3.5-5.6

F/3.5-5.6

F/3.5-5.6

F/3.5-5.6

F/1.4

Focal Length

16 mm - 85 mm

18 mm - 105 mm

18 mm - 200 mm

18 mm - 200 mm

50 mm

Optical Zoom

5.3 x

5.8 x

11.1 x

11.1 x

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Min Focus Range

15 in

17.7 in

19.7 in

19.7 in

17.7 in

Focus Adjustment

Manual

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Lens Construction

11 group(s) / 17 element(s)

11 group(s) / 15 element(s)

12 group(s) / 16 element(s)

12 group(s) / 16 element(s)

7 group(s) / 8 element(s)

Special Functions

Zoom

Zoom

Zoom

Zoom

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Filter Size

67 mm

67 mm

72 mm

72 mm

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Length

3 in

3.5 in

4 in

4 in

2 in

Weight

17.1 oz

14.8 oz

1.2 lbs

1.2 lbs

8.1 oz

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