Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR

T he AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR features a popular, wide 24-120mm (FX-format equivalent) focal range, which makes it ideally suited for a variety of shooting disciplines. T he large f/2.8 - f/4 aperture lets photographers shoot in challenging light with ease, with the creative flexibility afforded by a shallow depth-of-field. Whether photographing friends’ faces or a festive plate full of local flavor, the 16-80mm’s fast aperture lets users blur the background to create that dramatic separation between subject and background that emphasizes and flatters a subject. For creative close-ups of everything from passion-projects to flowers, the lens has a very useful minimum focusing distance of merely 1.2 feet throughout the entire 5x zoom range.

T o further enhance its low-light capability, the new NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4 lens also features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology, which provides up to 4 stops of image stabilization.

T he 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR boasts some of the best optical innovations from Nikon, including Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. T his advanced optical coating significantly reduces instances of ghosting and flare for the highest quality images. T he front and rear elements also integrate a fluorine coating to make it easier to remove dirt, moisture and smudges from the lens surface. T his is also the first Nikon DX lens to feature an electromagnetic diaphragm, allowing users to control the aperture in live view.