Nikon 2178 Major features

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. DX Nikkor lenses are specially

designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX-format) cameras, such as the D300 and D90. When mounted on

Nikon DX-format cameras, the lens picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5× the focal length in 35mm

format. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera’s User’s Manual.

Major features

• B y enabling vibration reduction (VR), slower shutter

speeds (approximately four stops*) can be used, thus

increasing the range of usable shutter speeds and

zoom positions, particularly when hand-holding the

camera. (*Based on results achieved under Nikon

measurement conditions. The effects of vibration

reduction may vary according to shooting conditions

and use.)

• This lens empl oys a Silent Wave Motor to drive the

focusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth,

silent and almost instantaneous. The focus mode

switch d is provided for simple selection of

autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operation.

• More accurate exposure control is possible when this

is mounted on a Nikon camera with 3D color matrix

metering capability, because subject distance

information is transferred from the lens to the camera

body.

• The use of three aspherical and two extra-low

dispersion (ED) lens elements ensures sharp pictures

virtually free of color fringing. Also, the seven-bladed

diaphragm produces a nearly-circular aperture, a

feature which causes out-of-focus areas of the picture

to become soft and unobtrusive.