It has almost imperceptible chromatic aberration, and stopped down to f8, it has corner to corner sharpness. Incredible sharpness, a compact body and nikon vr ii vibration reduction image stabilization ensure steadier stills and hd videos and more shooting opportunities. If youre shopping for a bright aperture telephoto prime lens for a nikon dslr, youll no doubt be weighing up the pros and cons of all three models. You can simulate images shot with various combinations of lenses, ranging from wideangle to telephoto, and cameras, in different formats. If youre not loaded with cash, id pass on the 1685mm and get the 1855mm kit lens for general use, and an excellent 55200mm vr just because you can and still save money over the 1685mm. Lets start with comparing the tested lens to other constructions with similar parameters by consulting the following chart. Mauricio, the 1685 vr is obviously a much better lens than the 1855 vr. The following cameras are compatible with this lens. As you zoom, in the front element at first recedes into the lens, then begins to move back out. Its large aperture allows the lens to thrive in low light conditions and deliver beautiful bokeh. I dont have the 1685, but have vr on four other lenses 18200, 70200, 70300 and 105mm.
Nikon 1685mm vr dx dx coverage only, 67mm filters, 17. Jdm, i already realize that this lens is a very nice vacationtravel lens. Distortion can also be corrected afterwards with software. Storeuk is the official nikon online shop in the united kingdom for nikon digital cameras mirrorless cameras, dslr cameras, coolpix compact cameras speedlights, nikkor lenses, and sport optics, as well as dedicated nikon software, accessories, merchandise and fan items. The body of the nikon dx 1685 mm vr is made of plastic and it has a metal mount. However, the excitement was short lived as much to my chagrin, this new nikkor g lens does not work on the previous dseries like the d1x or the d2x, nor does it support cameras like the d100, d200, d90, d80 or d3000. Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests. The nikon 1685mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40. Incredible sharpness, a compact body and nikon vr ii vibration reduction image stabilization ensure steadier stills and hd videos and more shooting opportunitiesfrom everyday portraits to travel, landscape and. Suitable for everyday shooting, the lenss optical design, which includes three aspherical elements and two extralow dispersion elements, helps to render a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy throughout the zoom range. Please note that the tests results are not comparable across the different systems. The compact and highly versatile nikon 1685mm wideangletomedium telephoto zoom lens is ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, from interiors and landscapes to.
Covering a wideangle to shorttelephoto range, the afs dx nikkor 1685mm f3. The 1680 is maybe the best nikon lens i have usedand i have owned way more nikon lens than maybe i should have. Its unique yet versatile 16mm perspective and supreme optical performance brings a new angle to landscapes, architecture, interiorseven closeups. With a sturdy casing you can confidently record any moment, knowing quality is on your side. Nikon gave as good as it got and launched a nikkor afs dx 1685 mm f3. A comparison to the older and slower nikkor 1685 mm is a kind of surprise. I bought these separately in an effort to take up photography, used 3 times. A new patent filed in japan just became available online and shows the details of a nikkor 1685mm f4 dx vr lens. Its possible to correct for this distortion in image postprocessing software, however, the prominent. The lens is solidly made with whisperquiet focussing. For dx only usage, however, it faces some serious competition by nikon s own afs dx 16 85 vr lens.
Being new has been checked and oked by nikon technical support several times. Gary wolstenholme puts this 5x standard zoom nikkor 1680mm f2. Distortion is well under control, the same is true for vignetting and chromatic aberrations. The nikon 16 85mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40, and every older camera like the d70, d1x, d100 and and d2xs. Oct 01, 2015 compatibility so when nikon introduced its new afs dx nikkor 16 80mm f2. The lens is not particularly fast, but images are very very good. During my lab testing, i did not see any major focus shift issues with the nikon 2485mm f3. He was so happy he ordered the software to use on his other two canons. The 16 85 mm nikon lens delivers great results throughout its range even at 16 mm i get consistently excellent images with no distortion or softness on the edges of the frame. The build quality is excellent and in line with other professional nikkor lenses. The lens is remarkably small when it is set to a focal length of 16 mm.
Ultimate optical performance comes from a new autofocus drive system and lens element combined with the z mount system. Zoomed in to 85 mm and with the flowershaped lens hood attached the lens is twice as long. Covering a wideangle to shorttelephoto range, the afs dx nikkor 16 85mm f3. On the basis of these, id say that what you are experiencing is not normal. I currently have the nikon d 7100 slr with a nikkor 16853. Buy nikon afs dx 16 85mm zoom lens for nikon dslr camera online at low price in india on. Mar 04, 2012 i already mentioned that nikon will release a new 1685mm dx lens in 2012 with a fixed f4 aperture. Id tend to say that my sigma 1750mm sample is a bit sharper in the central area wide open than the 1680mm, but again, as we progress to the corners, the 1680mm behaves a bit more. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or hd video under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or. The pentax 16 85 mm covers a really useful range of focal lengths. Nikon gave as good as it got and launched a nikkor afs dx 16 85 mm f3. Suitable for everyday shooting, the lens s optical design, which includes three aspherical elements and two extralow dispersion elements, helps to render a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.
Between this and my 70300 edif nikon, i have 95% of my shooting needs covered. If youve ever worried that a fisheye lens will spend more time in your lens bag than on your camera, just look at the stunning photos taken by the af fisheyenikkor 16mm f2. A new patent 201042547 filed in japan just became available online and shows the details of a nikkor 1685mm f4 dx vr lens. Zoomed in to 85 mm and with the flowershaped lens hood attached. A nikon inlens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Here is one of the shown examples patents usually have several different variationscalculations of the same lens. This lens offers an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 24127. Its a gtype lens with aperture set electronically from the camera and features extralowdispersion glass elements, silent wave motor, and a 7blade.
If youre not loaded with cash, id pass on the 16 85mm and get the 1855mm kit lens for general use, and an excellent 55200mm vr just because you can and still save money over the 16 85mm. As for field curvature, the lens does exhibit quite a bit of field curvature, which is something we can see on other similargrade lenses as well. Here is one of the shown examples patents usually have several different variationscalculations of the. The body of the nikon dx 16 85 mm vr is made of plastic and it has a metal mount. Lens calibration software i have used it on a d7100, d7200, d750 and a yesterday a friends canon 5d mkiv. A fast, fixedfocallength, medium telephoto lens with 85 mm focal length large maximum aperture of f1. During the film era nikon offered several full format 24xxxmm zoom lenses such as the af. It is ideally suited for use with compact nikon digital slr cameras with the smaller dx size chip. This value is achieved when attached to an fxformat. The most balanced and versatile standard zoom lens for passionate dxformat dslr shooters, the afs nikkor 1685mm f3. The lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. I already mentioned that nikon will release a new 1685mm dx lens in 2012 with a fixed f4 aperture. Patent filed for the rumored new nikon 1685mm dx lens.
Special thanks to markus stamm for providing the lens. The 16 80 is maybe the best nikon lens i have usedand i have owned way more nikon lens than maybe i should have. The nikon 1685mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40, and every older camera like the d70, d1x, d100 and and d2xs the 1685mm is also very expensive. Way up front on the lens in an unusual position for nikon is a focus position indicator window, but it has no useful depth of field markings. The zoom ring is marked at 16, 20, 24, 28, and 35mm. Mauricio, the 16 85 vr is obviously a much better lens than the 1855 vr. The nikon 16 85mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40. For dx only usage, however, it faces some serious competition by nikons own afs dx 1685 vr lens. I straight away put the unit to test against the venerated nikon 1755mm. It features second generation vibration reduction, offering four stops of stabilization. All im aware of is a slight hum from the unit especially on the 70300 and the image in the view finder becoming stable often i dont even notice that. Before i test a lens, i always tune it to the way id most often expect to shoot it. Shop 42nd street photo online 247 or visit our new york city camera store for the best prices on digital cameras, camcorders, audio and video electronics. Nikon super integrated coating is nikon s term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in nikkor lenses.
The new model is bigger, faster, with the same number of optical elements, it has a bigger front element butit is physically lighter. The 1685 mm nikon lens delivers great results throughout its range even at 16 mm i get consistently excellent images with no distortion or softness on the edges of the frame. Compatibility so when nikon introduced its new afs dx nikkor 1680mm f2. In fact, many consider it to be one of the benchmark lenses in this segment. At repair service facilities where the vr lens adjustment equipment is not prepared, do not. Buy nikon afs dx 1685mm zoom lens for nikon dslr camera online at low price in india on. The nikon 16 85mm vr lens feels small in the hand compare to the f2. In theory, this means it should have less chromatic. I have been happy with it for the last several years. The compact and highly versatile nikon 16 85mm wideangletomedium telephoto zoom lens is ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, from interiors and landscapes to portraits.
Nov 18, 2012 construction and autofocus nikon 1685 mm. While the dx lens shows some more distortion and vignetting, it offers a lot larger focal range in a smaller package, better sharpness in the overlapping range and comes at a significantly lower price. Nikon appears to be correcting for astigmatisms and some coma in their lens designs now, and the difference it produces rarely shows up in test chart testing. Nikon super integrated coating is nikons term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in nikkor lenses. My favorite is still the 18200mm for its far greater utility.
So, in summary, its not an unattractive lens for dx shooters. Buy nikon afs dx 1685mm zoom lens for nikon dslr camera. It does though have a zoom range and i would want other zoom ranges covered as well if i were taking a big crucial trip. The incredibly useful lens can cover anything, from wide angle perspectives, to portrait work.
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