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

This is my 4th Nikon lense for my D300s. The quality & sharpness of pictures that will put you a smile in your face. I really appreciate the results of the pictures I am getting now. Very good for outdoor shooting & indoor as well.

I bought this lens with my Nikon D5200 instead of the standard 18-55. While it is a heavier lens, the extra wide angle of 16mm and the zoom of 85 makes a big difference - perfect for landscape, hiking, climbing, and other outdoor photography when a zoom to 200mm or more is not necessary (ie wildlife). I also have an 18-200, 50, and 10-20, but this lens will be on the camera far more often because of its versatility and sharper imaging.

I read so many reviews and watched numerous video's on this lens before I purchased it. Most of the reviews had mixed opinions. I will be the first to admit that it is probably a little over-priced for the aperature range that it has. With that said, it is a sharp lens and I have been very happy with the quality of the pictures it has produced. I wasn't sure if the 2mm on the wide end would make much of a difference but it really did. Overall I am very happy with this lens and it feels and performs like a quality lens. It doesn't perform great in low light situations but I have a 35mm 1.8 for that task. It focuses very fast!

I bought this lens from BestBuy a couples weeks ago for a trip to Mexico with my family . It's so good for landscape photography with impressive wide angle and at 85mm you got a perfect lens for portrait. Overall I'm very happy with this lens. It does a great job !

I purchased this lens after reading so many 50-50 reviews. Don't beleive the BS, it is a bit pricey, but SHARP, sturdy, and a joy to use compared to kit lenses. The 16 wide does make a differance, the reach of the 85 is good. I mounted this to a D7000, maybe I got a great copy, but this camera likes this lens. Put the 18-108 on the wifes D3100, we are both good to go now. Nikon rocks!

It's a very sharp and precise lens. Very good auto focus and provides good quality at any of the ranges.

I am still playing with the lens, but it is so much fun! It is slightly heavier than I expected, but I plan to take it on a vacation anyway. I am anxious to take some landscapes and group photo's during the holidays...I can get so many more folks in the pictures! Love the VR !!!

A great wide angle lens that has far more uses then most of my other lens. Ether in doors or out doors.