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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly more zoom 5.3x vs 5x
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Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon VR
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon USM
Zoom range Great zoom Help
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:5x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599

Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$399

Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization

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