Инструкция по эксплуатации Nikon, модель 16-85mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Zoom

Recommendations

I love the 16-80 because it’s so versatile, small and light and convenient. It stands out for its high speed (f/2.8~4) and superb VR performance that really is much better than most other, maybe all, Nikon lenses.

It’s always worth spending more to get the lens you really want. You won’t be disappointed; for speed and VR this new 16-80 is superior. See also Is It Worth It and How to Afford Anything.

The only gotcha is that it won’t work well on old DSLRs; your camera needs to be a .

I got mine at Adorama; I’d also recommend getting it at Amazon, at B&H Photo Video or at Crutchfield.

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Deployment

I never mess with hoods. I’d leave it in the box for resale time.

I’d use a 72mm Hoya HD2 UV to protect it. It’s an ultra multicoated, dirt and fingerprint resistant and shatterproof filter. The 16-80 is an expensive lens worth protecting with the best filter.

If you prefer to stick with Nikon, use the 72mm Nikon Clear (NC — UV).

If I was working in nasty, dirty areas and don’t want to spring for the HD2 filter, I’d use an uncoated 72mm Tiffen UV filter instead. Uncoated filters are much easier to clean, but more prone to ghosting.

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f2.8-4E ED VR Introduction

The AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR is a stabilised 24-120mm equivalent standard zoom lens for Nikon’s APS-C DSLRs. The optical formula comprises 17 elements in 13 groups, including four Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and three aspheric elements, and features a seven-bladed electro-magnetic diaphragm that creates a nearly circular aperture. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR is the first Nikon DX-format lens to have the Nano Crystal Coating, which significantly reduces instances of ghosting and flare, and the first Nikon DX lens to feature an electromagnetic diaphragm, which electronically adjusts the aperture within the lens, resulting in consistent exposure during high speed shooting. It also offers a fluorine coating on the front and rear elements to help to remove dirt, moisture and smudges, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology for fast, accurate and quiet AF performance, and a minimum focus distance of 0.35m. The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens is available now priced at $1069.95 / £869.99 / €1179.00.

Specifications

Name        

Nikon 16-80mm VR. bigger.

Nikon calls this the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR SWM IF ∅72.

Continuously variable index of refraction anti-reflection coatings.

and SWM: Silent Wave Autofocus Motor.

    NIKKOR: Nikon’s brand name for all their lenses.

    DX: only works properly on DX cameras. You’ll get black corners is shot on full-frame.

Electronic diaphragm, just like Canon has been doing since 1987. This means it only works on the newest Nikon cameras.

Magic Extra-low Dispersion glass for reduced secondary chromatic aberration.

Internal Focusing; nothing moves externally as focussed.

    VR: Vibration Reduction. Claims almost 4 stops improvement.

Vibration Reduction. Claims almost 4 stops improvement.

    ∅72: 72mm filter thread.

Optics        

Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4E VR internal diagram. ED glass and Aspherical.

17 elements in 13 groups.

4 ED glass elements.

3 aspherical elements

It’s multicoated, which Nikon calls Nikon Super Integrated Coating.

One element has Nano coating for marketing purposes.

Fluorine front schmutz-resistant coating.

Close Focus        

1.15 feet (0.35 meters) from the image plane.

Maximum Reproduction Ratio        

1:4.5.

Diaphragm        

Nikon 16-80mm VR; E diaphragm not seen. bigger.

7 rounded blades.

Stops down to f/22-32.

Electronically controlled for quieter operation, but isn’t compatible with cameras made before about 2007.

Coverage        

DX only.

Focal Length        

16-80mm.

When used on a DX camera, it sees angles of view similar to what a 24-120mm lens sees when used on an FX or .

Angles of View        

83° ~ 20º on DX.

Hard Infinity Focus Stop?        

No.

You have to let the AF system focus at infinity.

Focus Scale        

Yes.

Depth-of-Field Scale        

No.

Infra-Red Focus Index        

No.

Aperture Ring        

No.

Filter Thread        

72 mm.

Hood        

Nikon HB-75 hood for 16-80mm VR. bigger.

HB-75 plastic bayonet hood, included.

Case        

CL-1218 case, optional.

It’s just a $24 sock with a drawstring.

Size        

Nikon specifies 3.37″ (85.5 mm) diameter by 3.15″ (80 mm) extension from flange.

Weight        

16.900 oz. (479.1g), actual measured weight.

Nikon specifies 17 oz. (480g).

Included        

Lens.

HB-75 plastic bayonet hood.

Snap-on 72mm front lens cap.

LF-4 rear cap.

Paperwork.

Optional        

CL-1218 case.

Warranty         

5 years, USA.

You’ll see a «5» on a seal on the box, and have a card in the box that specifically says 5 YEARS OF PROTECTION and 4 Years USA..

Nikon USA Warranty Card. bigger.

If you don’t have these, you got ripped-off with a gray-market lens. Buy only from to prevent this.

Announced        

Thursday, 02 July 2015, at 12:01 AM NYC time.

Promised for        

July 2015.

Price, USA        

$996.95, March 2016.

$1,069.95, July 2015 ~ Februarty 2016.

Box, Nikon 16-80mm VR.

Usage

Nikon 16-80mm VR. bigger.

M/A — M Switch

Nikon goofed. This switch should be labeled «A — M.»

The «M/A» position means autofocus. It’s called «M/A» because you also can focus manually simply by grabbing the focus ring in this position.

The «M/A» position means autofocus. It’s called «M/A» because back in the old days, when Nikon had almost caught up to Canon who had been doing this for ten years before, Nikon was trying to show off that you could focus manually while in the AF position.

Paint over the extra M if you’re easily confused.

The M setting means manual only.

VR Switches

Leave VR ON and set to NORMAL.

ACTIVE is for when you are shooting from a moving platform like an aircraft, car or motorcycle, or while skydiving.

If you’re not moving but your subject is, use NORMAL.

ACTIVE is only for when you’re in motion.

OFF is for when you’re on a very sturdy tripod.

Introduction

This Nikon 16-80mm VR has the best (VR) I’ve tested. It’s also extremely , a stop faster than most zooms (f/2.8~4), and .

Its high speed and outstanding VR (image stabilization) makes it easy to get perfect shots in any light. I get perfectly sharp shots most of the time at 1/4 of a second hand-held!

If 80mm is long enough for you (it is for me), this new 16-80mm is Nikon’s best do-everything lens for Nikon’s DX cameras.

Move the focus ring at any time for instant manual focus override.

You can buy different zooms, but you can’t buy better.

Compatibility

This lens uses an electronic diaphragm, and therefore is only fully compatible with cameras introduced since about 2007. See for the complete list.

It will not work properly with older DSLRs and will not work properly on any 35mm camera. Older cameras cannot control the diaphragm and it will always shoot wide open (f/2.8 to f/4, depending on focal length setting).

Format

As a DX lens, it only works properly on DX cameras.

Don’t use it on an FX cameras. If you do, the camera will crop and only use half of the big sensor for which you paid.

You can’t cheat; I’ve tried and this lens always has black corners on full frame at every focal length setting.

For FX cameras, get the FX equivalent, the current 24-120mm VR.

Nikon 16-80mm VR. bigger.

f2.84 DX AF-S E N ED 2015-

This page is in ultra-high resolution.

Nikon 16-80mm VR (DX coverage only, 72mm filter thread, 16.9 oz./479 g, 1.15’/0.35m close focus, about $997). bigger. I got mine at Adorama; I’d also get it at Amazon, at B&H Photo Video or at Crutchfield.

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Compared

Overall

All Nikon’s VR DX zooms are good.

This particular 16-80mm lens costs more, and is a stop faster for better results in low light. What sets this 16-80mm apart are its faster speed (f/2.8 versus typically f/4 at the wide end for the other lenses), super-close-focus and superb vibration reduction.

Versus the 16-85mm VR DX

The 16-85mm VR DX is about the same size and weight and zoom range, and it’s just as sharp. The 16-85 has much less distortion and costs half as much — but this 16-80mm is twice as fast and has far better vibration reduction.

The 16-85mm works with all DSLRs; this new 16-80mm only with those introduced since 2007.

* Uncorrected figures; usually correctable in-camera automatically so not that big a deal.

Versus your 18-55mm

This 16-80mm does all the same things — just better in each and every way.

This 16-80mm goes wider, longer, has better VR and is twice as fast. Multiply all these big and small improvements together, and you get to the price of the 16-80mm. It’s also bigger and heavier than your 18-55mm.

Versus the 16-35mm VR and other FX lenses

Don’t waste the full frame lenses like the 16-35 VR on a DX camera. They’re bigger and heavier and have very little zoom range compared to this 16-80mm.

It’s a waste to use FX lenses on crop sensor cameras. On DX, the 16-80 is a much smaller, faster and more useful lens.

Versus the 24-70mm f/2.8 VR

Again, it’s a waste to use the big full-frame 24-70/2.8 VR on a DX camera. It costs and weighs twice as much and has only half the zoom range.

The 16-35 VR and 24-70/2.8 VR together don’t quit have the range of the 16-80 on a DX camera — and cost over three times as much.

Versus longer zooms

The 18-200, 18-300mm and other longer lenses are bigger, but go longer.

There isn’t much difference between 16mm and 18mm. I wouldn’t worry about this if you need or want the longer zoom ranges.

None of these compare directly; the real question is all about what range you need.

I prefer this smaller and faster 16-80mm lens, but it costs more and I prefer to get closer for better pictures. I rarely make good pictures with longer lenses; better pictures come from getting closer.

Versus the 17-55mm f/2.8

The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 DX is a fully professional metal lens that’s faster over most of its range.

The 17-55 is a fast, constant-aperture pro lens built to last a lifetime, while this 16-80 is an all plastic zoom with a variable aperture.

The 17-55mm has no VR. The difference here is that the 17-55 is tougher and a little faster, while the 16-80mm adds VR and more zoom — but has a plastic barrel.

Versus the 35mm f/1.8

For just $200 I love my 35/1.8 DX because it’s smaller, lighter, tougher, over twice as fast and less than one-fifth the price — but it’s a completely different kind of lens and has no VR.