Nikon would be busy with the development of a 16-85mm VR lens with a constant aperture of f/4,5, as shown by a in Japan granted patent. The current 16-85mm VR lens from Nikon has a aperture of f/3.5-5.6.
In the patent a number of possible designs revealed for a new 16-85mm VR lens for Nikon DX-dslr-bodies, so read at Egami. In addition to a different structure of the lens construction compared to the current 16-85mm lens, the constant aperture of f/4,5. Current zoom lenses with a constant aperture of Nikon, such as the 16-35mm VR lens, have a maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the range.
The advent of a new 16-85mm VR lens is already speculated. Of the list of NikonRumors expected Nikon announcements is there are already a number of true become, including a new Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G lens. On the same list are the new 16-85mm VR lens and a 18-300mm lens is still on the nomination to be crossed out.
