Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Name | Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Release Year | 2008 | 2009 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 699 USD | 529 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 16 mm F5,6 at 85 mm Variable Aperture |
F3,5 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Construction | 17 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Focal Length | 16-85 mm | 85 mm |
Zoom Range | 69 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
Yes
VR |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Weight | 485 gr | 355 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-39 | HB-37 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |