Outstanding image quality and versatility combine in the world's lightest 5x zoom lens with an f/2.8-4 aperture. Ideal for documenting daily life, conveying a sense of place, blogging, low light, HD video and much more, it includes VR image stabilization, Nano Crystal Coat and even nonstick protective fluorine coatings on the glass.
Tech Specs
Focal Length Range
16 -80mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8-4Format
DX
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesNano Crystal Coat
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3.1 in.80 mmx3.3 in.85.5 mm
Approx. Weight
16.1 oz.480 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range16 -80mm
- Zoom Ratio5x
- Maximum Aperturef/2.8-4
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatDX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)83°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)20°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.22xx
- Lens Construction Elements17
- Lens Construction Groups13
- Compatible Format(s)DX
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades7
- Distance InformationYes
- Nano Crystal CoatYes
- ED Glass Elements4
- Fluorine CoatYes
- Aspherical Elements3
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance1.15 ft.(0.35m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual
- E-typeYes
- Filter Size72mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)3.1 in.80 mmx3.3 in.85.5 mm
- Approx. Weight16.1 oz.480 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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