Main Features
- 5.3x zoom lens covering a wide focal range of 16 to 85mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length of 24 to 127.5mm in the 35mm format)
- Vibration Reduction II enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- Optical design optimized for superior performance with Nikon digital SLRs
- ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration while providing higher resolution and superior contrast
- Three aspherical lens elements minimize various types of lens aberration
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
- Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
- 0.38 m/1.3 ft. closest focus distance throughout the entire zoom range
- Accepts 67 mm filter attachments
- Specifications
Focal length16-85 mmMaximum aperturef/3.5-5.6Lens construction17 elements in 11 groups (with two ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses)Picture angle83° - 18°50’Number of diaphragm blades7 (rounded)Minimum f/stop22-36Closest focusing distance0.38 m (1.3 ft.) (throughout the entire zoom range)Maximum reproduction ratio1/4.6Zoom controlManual, via separate zoom ringM/A modeAvailableWeight (approx.):485 g/17.1 oz.Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)72 x 85 mm/28.3 x 33.5 in.External front filter attachment frameDoes not rotateExternal front filter67mmSupplied accessories67 mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1,Bayonet hood HB-39, Flexible lens pouch CL-1015Optional accessories67 mm screw-in filtersDistance scaleDoes have