AF24-85 vs VR16-85 Side-by-side


Comparison #1

In this set, three samples from each lens were obtained with a Nikon D80 for 35mm, 50mm and 85mm @f/5.6. A busy background helps to compare the bokeh from each lens.

Settings AF 24-85 [f/2.8-4] VR 16-85 [f/3.5-5.6]
35mm
f/5.6

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50mm
f/5.6

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85mm
f/5.6

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Comparison #2

In this set, we took samples from each lens with a Nikon D80 for 24mm @f/4.0 to maximize aperture as much as possible at a focal length common to both lenses.

Settings AF 24-85 [f/2.8-4] VR 16-85 [f/3.5-5.6]
24mm
f/4.0

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24mm
f/4.0

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