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3 sty 2012 · The only thing you get from a 18-105 is a distance scale in/on the lens but give up 85 -105 at twice the price. I doubt if there is much difference in weight. Both the 18-105 & 16-85 share the same 67mm filter size.
17 lis 2012 · Yes, the 16-85 is a bit sharper but the 18-105 VR is a very good lens. If you're on a budget, get the 18-105 VR, you can't go wrong. Figure the 16-85 is going to cost at least twice as much and that's why I sold it and kept the 18-105.
29 gru 2008 · I had a chance to compare 18-105 with 16-85 and found that 16-85 was MUCH superior to 18-105 in all aspects: sharpness, contrast and colors. 18-200 is also better 18-105 as I recall. 16-85 is the best consumer lens for now, I believe.
Nikon 16 85 vs 18 105 - sharpness, usability, build quality, price, landscape, portrait, stabilizer, Nikon Dx lens review, strengths, weeknesses
If you have the $600 or so to spend that the 16-85 costs, then you should compare it not to the 18-105, but to the 18-200VR or to the 18-105 with an additional 50mm/1.4 lens that you can get for the same total price.
2 paź 2011 · The 18-105 lens is very good, and certainly it is the better value. The 16-85 will offer advantages, but they come at a price. If those matter to you you will not be disappointed with the results.
Simply stated, my 18-105 is exceptionally sharp at all focal lengths and apertures; even more than my 16-85. The 16-85 is built better, has a metal mounting ring, and is slightly faster focussing. I realize that these lenses have some sample to sample variation but my questions are as follows; 1. Will the 16-85 retain its present performance ...
