Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR User Manual

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring 5 to adjust the 
focal length until the desired composition is framed in 
the viewfinder.
If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stop-
down) button or lever, depth of field can be previewed 
through the camera viewfinder.

• Due to the optical characteristics of this lens, at closer 

focus distances, the focal length decreases slightly.

• The distance scale does not indicate the precise 

distance between the subject and the camera. Values 
are approximate and should be used only as a general 
guide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of 
field may influence operation so that the camera may 
focus at a position that is closer than infinity.

Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to 
this chart:

Set the lens focus mode switch d to M/A.

Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can 
be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring 
while pressing the shutter-release button halfway, 
or by pressing the AF-ON button on the camera 
body of cameras so equipped.

Press the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-
ON button once again to cancel manual focus and 
resume autofocus.

Refer to “Notes on using wide- or super wide-angle AF 
Nikkor lenses” (P. 21).

AF-A/AF-S/
AF-C

Autofocus with 
manual priority

Manual focus (focus 
assist is available)

M

Manual focus (focus assist is available)