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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

A 2008 DX standard zoom (24-127 mm equivalent) with VR II and a Silent Wave Motor, at 485 g.

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Value & Depreciation
£430
Launch price
→
£58
Today
=
87%
Value drop
Over ~18 years, this lens has cost roughly £21/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2008
Focal Length
16–85mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
72mm diameter × 85mm length
Weight
485g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3.5 stops
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.22x
Min. Focus Distance
38cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.3/10
Street
5.2/10
Travel
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.6/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
Documentary
4.9/10
Sports & Action
4.7/10
Landscape
5.1/10
Casual
5.9/10
Food
4.2/10
Architecture
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
Underwater
5.4/10
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.2 Strong on focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.2 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
⚡
Sports & Action 4.7 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.8 Held back by video handling and optical quality.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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