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

Excellent sharpness ; 4-stop VR ; Fairly compact and lightweight

Not a constant-aperture zoom ; Quite pricey to buy

Nikon makes some pretty spectacular DX (APS-C) format DSLRs, like the D7500 and D500. If you’re lucky enough to have one, it’s only natural that you’d want a high-performance standard zoom to match. The AF-S DX 16-80mm ticks almost all of the right...

Very good sharpness through the zoom range ; Silent focusing ; Compact ; Electromagnetic aperture ; Resistant to flare ; Fluorine coating to repel dirt and moisture ; Effective Vibration Reduction system

Strong distortion ; Expensive ; Harsh falloff of illumination towards corners at faster apertures

With this lens, Nikon have thrown all their latest technology at a mid-range optic, resulting in a lens that performs well enough, but maybe isn’t spectacular enough to justify the high-end price when compared to similar optics.