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3 sty 2012 · I had the 18 - 105 and then bought the 16-85 because of all the favorable reviews. Other than build quality, the 16-85 did nothing more, and was no better, than the 18-105. The fact is the 18-105 kit lens is a good zoom lens on dx cameras.
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.
According to my perception, the 16 85 is better at the wide end, the 18 105 is better at the long end. If you have no idea which end would you use more, most people use wide end much more like makes landscapes, family shots. The long end is used for portraits (head and shoulders, or from a distance), or telephoto.
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;
I think it more or less comes down to versatility and build quality, which the 16-85mm lens wins in. Even though the 16-85mm has a shorter max focal length, it makes up for that with a wider wide-angle, which in my opinion makes a much larger difference than having a bit extra for telephoto.
17 paź 2008 · I have neither the 16-85 or the 18-105 but researched them extensively as I am deciding which one to get. After many months of looking at every possible review (See slrgear.com) and multiple forum threads, here are my conclusions: 1) Best bang for the buck is definitely the 18-105. The MSRP is $399 but most sell it for $369 or better.
