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Is the nikon af s dx 16 80mm f 2 8 4e ed vr worth buying used?

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From Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR: Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR: A zoom lens by Nikon for APS-C cameras, 16-80mm f/2.8-4. A bright, high-quality DX standard zoom. Specs - Maker: Nikon - Focal length: 16-80mm (zoom) - Maximum aperture: f/2.8-4 (it gets darker as you zoom in) - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Nikon F - Stabilised: yes - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Nikon F): like 24-120mm on full frame; f/2.8-4 gives about the depth ...

From Buying used: Buying used: Cameras and lenses are built to last, and many photographers upgrade often. That makes the used market one of the best ways to afford good gear. A body that's one or two generations old is often most of the camera for a fraction of the price.

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