MTF ChartOptical DesignHigh-performance DX zoom lens with 16-80mm focal length range and bright f/2.8-4 aperture. With the latest technology and compact build, this is the ultimate walkabout lens for discerning photographers.The versatile 5x zoom covers the equivalent of 24-120mm in full-frame format, while the fast aperture opens up more shooting possibilities. Nikon\'s impressive Vibration Reduction keeps images sharp. An electromagnetic diaphragm ensures precise exposures at high frame rates. With a lightweight body that balances well on the camera and a protective fluorine coating, this lens is made for photographers with high expectations of their gear.High-performance 5x zoom lens: broad 16-80mm focal range (FX-format equivalent: 24-120 mm) and fast f/2.8-4 maximum aperture. The wide-angle to telephoto zoom range easily covers most shooting situations: from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraiture.Compact and lightweight: superb all-round travel lens. The body weighs just 480g, boasts compact dimensions and balances perfectly on the camera body.Fast aperture: enables pleasing background blur, clear low-light shots and distinctive subject / background separation. Achieves f/2.8 aperture at 16 mm focal length (FX-format equivalent: 24 mm) and f/4 at 80 mm (FX-format equivalent: 120 mm).Vibration Reduction (VR): minimises the effects of camera shake and lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower. VR operation is quiet, even when filming.Advanced optical construction: four ED glass elements and three aspherical lens elements ensure crisp, brilliant images.Nano Crystal Coat: reduces ghosting and flare for greater image clarity, even in backlit situations.Silent Wave Motor (SWM): for smooth, quiet and accurate autofocus.Electromagnetic diaphragm: enables consistent, more precise exposures, especially when shooting at high frame rates.Fluorine coating: actively repels water, dust, and dirt without compromising image quality. This coating enhances durability and makes it easier to clean the glass without damaging the surface.Minimum focus distance: 0.35 m.Bayonet hood included.Sample Image