Friday, July 3, 2015

nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR SWM

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR SWM

17 elements in 13 groups
4 ED(Extra-low Dispersion glass for reduced secondary chromatic aberration) glass elements.
3 aspherical elements
Multicoated (Nikon Super Integrated Coating)
One element Nano coating
Fluorine front schmutz-resistant coating
Dimensions: 3.37" (85.5 mm) diameter by 3.15" (80 mm) extension from flange, 480 g (17 oz)

This Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4 VR DX is same as 16-85mm VR DX, just a stop slower and much less expensive. I don't want to write more, just go and buy the 16-85 instead. I have no idea why Nikon invest so much on this lens while there is almost same in the market ?