Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4.0E VR AF-S ED DX Nikkor
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Amazingly sharp. With the additional crop option of 1.3 (like in the D-500), it becomes very soft at the far end - like an excellent portrait lens. With hardware image softening - it's absolutely superb. The bokeh isn't great, but the lens provides a nice blur. However, that's a matter of taste. 16 (24-DX after all) mm at the near end offers additional opportunities for simple (well, well) landscape and nature shoots. I like the sharpness of leaves, pebbles at the bottom of shallow streams, the image rendering that is pleasant to me, and the ability to reach details of the village outskirts. ...Distant crosses on domes, carving on window frames, the structure of wood on shabby little houses, and paints on old images and girls in the arms of boys... This lens can do it all, of course not a prime, but the quality simply amazed me. Pricey, but worth it. I enjoy using it. Tried it with a reverse adapter - it resulted in not just MACRO, but MICRO photography. For flower-stamen-pistil lovers - fantastic. 4 stops on the stabilization - I wasn't very convinced, but now I am. Photographed a curious cat's face from 1.5 meters (80mm + crop 1.3). Cropped the cat's eye - 4 presses of (+); (evening, one dim bulb 2 meters away) - every "cobweb" in the eye is detailed. Both sharpness and stabilization work excellently. Well, there are no shortcomings. I was really looking for... use Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4.0E VR AF-S ED DX Nikkor few months |
Broke down, and not just once, in half a year of use, First the stabilizer, then it wouldn't focus to infinity. Got it as a kit lens for the D7200 Camera JPG looks brighter and more saturated in colors than from other available lenses; from other lenses, the image of camera JPG is dimmer. Convenient focal lengths. Focuses instantly and without errors, even in dimly lit rooms There is no micro-sharpness, it blurs at an open aperture, even closing it to 3 stops the picture doesn’t change much. use Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4.0E VR AF-S ED DX Nikkor few months |
The lens was introduced in July 2015. It is positioned as a professional version of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom, as indicated by a gold ring on the body near the front lens.
"Chips"
For the first time among the line of optics designed for Nikon cropped DSLRs, two significant “chips” from full-frame representatives migrated to the lens: an electromagnetic diaphragm and a nanocrystalline lens coating. The first update allows you to increase the speed of the 7-blade diaphragm through the built-in electromagnetic mechanism, and the second one minimizes light reflections from elements inside the lens.
Definition
In terms of focal lengths, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR is a versatile glass that can perform in most scenes. The floating aperture does not cause inconvenience, as its values are enough even for shooting in low light conditions. The merit of the clarity of the frame is the built-in stabilizer, which allows you to compensate for up to 4 exposure steps.
Quality
The design of the lens has 17 elements in 13 groups. The whole thing is enclosed in a high-quality case. The front lens is additionally coated with a fluorine coating that repels dirt and prevents fingerprints from collecting. The total weight of the entire structure does not exceed half a kilogram, so after a day of filming, your neck and hands will thank you.
Peculiarities
But without a "fly in the ointment" still not done. When shooting at minimum focal lengths, users blame the distortion of the geometry of objects in the frame, at the maximum — for a slight "blurring" of the picture at the most open apertures. These shortcomings are insignificant and are corrected during post-processing of photographs.
Faithful comrade
The lens covers the most commonly used focal lengths. Therefore, he will become a faithful companion for those who are looking for a solution for all occasions.