Nikon Nikkor
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
vs
Canon
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

vs

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
Help
 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
Help
 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
Help
 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
85 mm

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
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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