Nikon 16-85mm-f-35-56G-ED-AF-S-VR-DX-Zoom: Vibration reduction mode (VR II)
Vibration reduction mode (VR II): Nikon 16-85mm-f-35-56G-ED-AF-S-VR-DX-Zoom
Table of contents
- Notes on Safety Operations
- Nomenclature
- Major features
- Focusing, zooming, and depth of field Focusing (Fig. A)
- Vibration reduction mode (VR II)
- Notes on using vibration reduction Setting the aperture Variable maximum apertures
- Flash photography using cameras with Using bayonet hood HB-39 a built-in flash
- Lens care Standard accessories Optional accessories Incompatible accessories
- Specifications
- Notes on using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses

Vibration reduction mode (VR II)
Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF
Basic concept of vibration reduction
switch (Fig. B)
ON: Vibration is reduced while the shutter
release button is pressed halfway and also
Number of vibrations
Camera shake
at the instant the shutter is released.
when taking
pictures from a
Because vibration is reduced in the
Camera shake
moving
vehicle
viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and
exact framing of the subject are easier.
Panning shots
OFF: Vibration is not reduced.
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Strength of vibrations
Setting the vibration reduction mode switch
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(Fig. C)
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
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NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism
“NORMAL”.
primarily reduces camera shake, making
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Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
smooth panning shots possible.
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“ACTIVE”.
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When taking pictures
ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism
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Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either
reduces camera shake when taking pictures
“NORMAL” or “ACTIVE”.
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and those from a moving vehicle. In this
When taking panning shots
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mode, the lens does not automatically
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
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distinguish panning from camera shake.
“NORMAL”.
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When taking pictures from a moving vehicle
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to “ACTIVE”.
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