Which lens is best

The 16-85 might not be the best, but I think it's certainly better than the 18-55.

I have 16-85. The new 18-55 is way ahead.

JH Foto said:

Nikon AF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6GII ED DX or AF-s Nikkor 16 -85 G ED...???

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There are three versions of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 produced by Nikon: The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S EDII, The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR, and the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VRII. I'm not familiar with a "GII" version.

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Horoscope Fish said:

There are three versions of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 produced by Nikon: The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S EDII, The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR, and the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VRII. I'm not familiar with a "GII" version.

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The G II would be the second generation of the 18-55mm without VR, so I think it is the same as the current non-VR lens. The first gen is no longer made.

All as clear as mud, thanks.............

All three lenses are still listed

Wonder why not the 18-105 if low light is not an issue.

Bukitimah said:

Wonder why not the 18-105 if low light is not an issue.

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Mainly because the lense is soft at the long end. This a problem with all non professional zooms which go beyond 100mm.

So will your 16-85 at the longer end. At least you have that extra reach when you need it. I sold off mine because I want a faster lens.

aroy said:

Mainly because the lense is soft at the long end. This a problem with all non professional zooms which go beyond 100mm.

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Have you tried the 18-140 mm? If you can borrow one to try I think you would be pleased.

Here is a comparison


35mm F1.8

16-85

According to DXO Mark there's not a lot of difference between the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR and the 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED.

Of the two, the 16-85mm has a little less chromatic aberration, a little less distortion and a little less vignetting.

Those three areas doing a little better on the 16-85mm put it a couple points ahead of the 18-55mm.

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But I find 85mm on 16-85 softer than 55 on 18-55, when used up close.

If you are shooting at the long end more and can do without the wider area, the 24-85 vr is fantastic on dx.


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Yu should also consider the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 which can be purchased new on Ebay in the $360 range.

Both are good. But AF-s Nikkor 16 -85 G ED good one as compare with Nikon AF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6GII ED DX. I agreed aroy. Try it, sure you like it.