The Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED AF-S DX VR is an enthusiast-grade normal- to mid-tele zoom lens designed for Nikon DX DSLRs. Key features include:
Large focal range
Four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, near-silent autofocus and full-time manual focus
Sturdy, compact build
“E” is a reference to an E-Type lens which uses electronic aperture blade control for improved auto exposure accuracy during continuous shooting. Please note, E lenses have very limited compatibility. Refer to the camera compatibility list under Resources to determine whether or not this is the appropriate lens for your needs.
“ED” stands for “Extra-Low Dispersion” Glass and is a reference to specialized glass used for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“DX” refers to lenses designed for cameras with a crop sensor format and is an abbreviation for “digital short back.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
Due to its electromagnetic aperture mechanism, this lens isn’t compatible with Nikon D90/D200/D2 DSLRs or older.
Angle of View | 84° – 20° |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 3.37" |
Focal Length | 16.0-80.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, FT manual w/ switch |
Groups/Elements | 13/17 |
Angle of View | 84° – 20° |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 3.37" |
Focal Length | 16.0-80.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, FT manual w/ switch |
Groups/Elements | 13/17 |