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Review on High-Quality Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED πŸ“· Lens with Vibration Reduction and Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Bali ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Valuable purchase, nothing but pluses!

I have a wide inventory of photographic equipment from both Nikon and Canon. In addition, I was just just able to obtain this lens. I have, of course, read about him, and I am familiar with the outcomes of a variety of tests; however, I have never come across this before. When I purchased it second-hand, the relatively small size was the first thing that struck me as odd about it. This lens is even a little narrower than the 18-105, although having a length that is comparable. On the other hand, it is a touch heavier than usual, and the overall sensation in the hands is one of increased dependability. I shall include some zooms that have a fixed viewing angle on the crop and that I currently use or have used for a significant amount of time, including: Nikon 18-55vr, ​​18-55v2, 18-105vr, 28-80, canon 24-105 4lis, 24-70 2.8l, 18-55 2, 18-55 3, 18-55 is, 18-55 is2, 17-40 4l, tamron 17-50 2.8, 18-200, 18-270, sigma 28-70. And almost immediately after the listing, it becomes obvious that none of them has 16mm at wide angle, which means that in this parameter, the 16-85 fills in the gaps for all of my zooms. There are additional widths available, however the widths do not even include 30mm on the long end, which means that the zoom is no longer considered a conventional zoom. And the 16-85 mm lens, in addition to offering a very wide 16 mm, also provides a very long 85 mm; once more, in the list of glasses I own, very few have gone beyond this focal length. It was discovered that the lens itself is of high quality thanks to its advantageous focal lengths. If the gap between 85mm and 70mm or 105mm can be compensated for in some way that is easier, then the difference between 18mm and 16mm is a very significant difference. Sometimes there is no way to get away, and those two millimeters can make a huge difference. Following that, it is important to comment on how sharp the lens is. Because he worked with such a wide range of focus lengths and relatively small sizes, I was surprised by how sharp his work was. It is superior to a good 18-105vr and even more interesting than an 18-55vr2, which is a lens that I consider to be very good value for the money. In general. In addition, sharpness starts with an open aperture, strong soap does not appear even in the corners, and when the aperture is between 5.6 and 8, everything starts to look fantastic. It is important to point out the lens' excellent performance in minimizing chromatic aberrations; there are hardly none, and even if some do appear, Lightroom makes it simple to get rid of them. The stabilizer met my expectations and worked out to be three to four stops; the autofocus was satisfactory. Could go a little bit faster, but it's still a good time. In the end, I do not have any regrets about making the purchase, and I am confident in recommending this lens to others.

Pros
  • 1) Both the weight and the dimensions are not excessive. 2) A keen edge combined with a respectable opening. The stub is in good condition. 4) Focal comfortable.
Cons
  • Obviously, the cost is really reasonable. There are interesting alternatives for the same price.