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 length
16-85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Lens construction
17 elements in 11 groups (with two ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses)
Picture angle
83° - 18°50’
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop
22-36
Closest focusing distance
0.38 m (1.3 ft.) (throughout the entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio
1/4.6
Zoom control
Manual, via separate zoom ring
M/A mode
Available
Weight (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 frame
Does not rotate
External front filter
67mm
Supplied accessories
67 mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1,Bayonet hood HB-39, Flexible lens pouch CL-1015
Optional accessories
67 mm screw-in filters
Distance scale
Does have
