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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR

16–80 mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F AF

The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR is a 16–80 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16–80 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)82.9° – 20.0°24–122 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4° – 19.2°26–128 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1° – 15.4°32–160 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm4.7 m2.4 m1.7 m1.2 m0.8 m
80 mm117 m59 m41 m30 m21 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)13.4 s @ f/2.820.4 s

Cameras that fit (89)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 25–123 mm.
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).