Nikon 16-85mm VR Review: Why I Don't Recommend This Lens

I get a lot of questions about this lens.

The Nikon 16-85mm VR is a bit of a puzzle as it doesn't excel at anything, and although it is a good lens, it's quite pricey for what it offers.

The problem the Nikon 16-85mm VR faces is some pretty tough competition from the Nikon 18-105mm VR (and even the Nikon 18-55mm VR) which cost a lot less.

Here's my review and thoughts on the Nikon 16-85mm VR, and why I don't recommend this lens.

Nikon 18-105mm Review: More Than You'd Expect for the Price

Following my review of the Nikon 18-55mm VR, the logical progression is the Nikon 18-105mm VR.

The 18-105mm VR is the next up in the line-up if you're considering an up-grade from the 18-55mmVR, and it's a pretty significant up-grade in several ways.

Here's my review of the Nikon 18-105mm VR, a lens that offers more than you'd expect for the price.

Nikon 18-55mm VR Review: An Under-Estimated Lens That May Surprise You

A lot of readers have been asking me about the Nikon 18-55mm VR, as well as the non-VR version, and whether it's worth buying.

In this video review, I take a look at the little Nikon 18-55mm, and go over it's strengths and weaknesses. You may be surprised at how well this little bargain performs.

4 Reasons to Buy the Canon 60D Over the Canon 550D (T2i)

Since the venerable Canon 60D arrived, a lot of readers have been wondering whether they should spend the extra money and get the 60D or save their cash and buy the 550D (T2i).

Here's 4 reasons to buy the Canon 60D over the Canon 550D.

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Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Review: A Look at Nikon's Flash Flagship and Why You Might Want to Up-Grade

Reviewing the Nikon SB-900 Speedlight and looking at the new features and reasons you may want to up-grade from the SB-800 to the SB-900.

Next in the Nikon Speedlight series... a look at the new Nikon SB-700.

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Nikon SB-800 Overview: Two Big Reasons to Step Up to the SB-800 Over the SB-600

In this, the 2nd installment in our series on Nikon Speedlights, I look at the SB-800, it's features, and why you might want to step up to the SB-800 from the SB-600.

Next up in the series... a look at the new Nikon Speedlight flagship, the Nikon SB-900.

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Nikon SB-600: A Great Speedlite Flash For New Nikon DSLR Shooters To Start Off With

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Nikon SB-600: A Great Speedlite Flash For New Nikon DSLR Shooters To Start Off With

Nikon SB-600: A Great Speedlite Flash For New Nikon DSLR Shooters To Start Off With

I've had some reader requests to do a series on Nikon Speedlights and the Nikon CLS Speedlight system, and I thought this was a great idea!

This is the first in the series, and what better flash to start with than the Nikon SB-600! It's well featured and a great price for those wanting to start expanding their lighting system.

Stay tuned as I'll be covering the Nikon SB-800 Speedlight next!

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