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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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