The Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR is a versatile and premium standard zoom lens designed for DX-format Nikon DSLRs. Covering a wide-to-short-telephoto range, it’s an excellent everyday lens for photographers shooting landscapes, portraits, travel, and general photography. With a fast variable aperture for better low-light performance, a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quick and quiet autofocus, ED glass elements for enhanced sharpness and color accuracy, and Vibration Reduction (VR) for stable handheld shooting, it delivers a strong balance of image quality, flexibility, and professional-level performance in a compact form.
Features
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16–80mm versatile wide-to-short-telephoto zoom range
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Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
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Vibration Reduction (VR) for steady handheld shooting
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Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for sharper images and better color accuracy
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Compact and lightweight design for everyday and travel photography
Who It’s For
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Travel and street photographers looking for a versatile everyday zoom
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Landscape and portrait shooters needing wide-angle to short-telephoto coverage
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DX-format DSLR users upgrading from standard kit lenses like 18–55mm or 18–140mm
Notes & Considerations
More versatile wide-to-short-telephoto range compared to standard kit lenses
Vibration Reduction (VR) helps with handheld shots, especially in low light
Offers strong image quality for its class, though it may not fully match high-end professional prime lenses
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