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

88.6 Video/Cinema Score
16-80mm f/2.8 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

Combining a 16-80mm zoom range (24-120mm equivalent) with a bright f/2.8-4 aperture and 4-stop VR stabilization, it uses Nano Crystal Coat and ED glass to suppress flare and aberrations. Weighing just 456g, it’s the lightest 5x zoom of its kind, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, near-silent autofocus. This lens suits DX-format photographers needing a single, do-it-all lens for travel, landscapes, and everyday shooting.

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Price $1,080
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 16-80mm lens

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