SeekerNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR delivers much better image quality than a typical kit lens, but it's on the pricey side.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- World's lightest 5x zoom with an f/2.8-4 maximum aperture
- Inspiring image quality; ideal for daily life, travel, blogging, HD video and more
- Versatile zoom range that covers wide angle to portrait views. Minimum Focus Distance : 1.15 feet.(0.35 meter)
- 4 stops of VR image stabilization for handheld and low light shooting
- Nonstick protective fluorine coatings on the glass resists water, dirt and smudges
PROS
+ Sharp.
+ Compact design.
+ 5x optical zoom.
+ Image stabilization.
+ 1:4.5 magnification ratio.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Noticeable distortion.
- Some edge softness.
- Dim corners at maximum aperture.
- Not compatible with some older D-SLRs.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on May 24, 2016
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR delivers much better image quality than a typical kit lens, but it's on the pricey side.
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By TrustedReviews on October 26, 2015
So if you’re in the market for a high-quality standard zoom lens for your DX-format DSLR, what are your choices? The AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED was a pro-spec workhorse lens back in the days of the D1 and D2-series DSLRs, but it was designed in an era way before 24 million pixels, while the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR doesn’t deliver the faster maximum aperture often desired. However, with the arrival of the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR, it appears the wait for a high-quality standard zoom lens for DX-format DSLR users is over.
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