briantilley

As pointed out already, there is only one version of the AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.  All examples of this lens have exactly the same VR system, and are identical in all other ways too.

Yes. Yes again.

The D810 has a less flexible version of this feature - it offers RAW S (3680x2456 resolution, 9MP) but only in 12-bit Uncompressed RAW.

I'm not expecting an update to the AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G VR any time soon.  It was only launched in 2013, and the previous version lasted for 13 years! I've no experience with Canon, but I've ...

You guys do realise that this is the Nikon FX forum, not the Word Definition forum, don't you...?

Where did you read that?  It's completely untrue, in my experience.

I'm not sure that your idea will work. The hood for the Sony E-mount 18-105mm lens is a bayonet type.  I can't see how it could mount onto a step-up ring - of any size.

I always use an AF-S 24-120mm f/4G for shots in the static park; it's quite sharp enough. Having to step back a little means the perspective is nicer (IMHO) than using an ultrawide from a closer ...

No, you're not missing anything - there is only one version of the AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.  They are all exactly the same, with the same VR system, whether they originally came in a kit or ...

My polarisers are cleaned using a microfibre cloth and the same care that I employ for all filters and lenses - no extra precautions. I wouldn't use a linear polariser on a DSLR camera - it can ...

The ThinkTank website doesn't list a Mirrorless Mover 20i.  There's a 20, 25i and 30i... Understood.  What was your reason for asking about backpacks?

I've been using a U2717D for a few months now.  I'm sure it's not quite up to the standard of the higher-end units from NEC etc, but it does all that I need at an attractive price.

Not sure if it meets your idea of "small", but you could consider Tamrac Anvil Slim 11: https://www.tamrac.com/collections/backpacks/products/anvil-slim-11 or the Lowepro Tahoe BP 150... https://ww ...

My guess is that it would be similar to the feature already found on the D5 and D500, which offer FX-size but reduced-resolution (small or medium) 12-bit lossless compressed NEF files.

I take your point, but to be precise, the lack of a hard stop at infinity is not related to the lens being "G" or "E" - that designator just tells you about the type of diaphragm control.  The ...

The EXIF data in the above examples show that the newer, f/3.5-6.3, model was used.

Speedgraphic in the UK still have most FLM items listed as in stock (including the CP-26): http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/tripods__supports/58_0c.html

Just for clarity, are you asking about the AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II (as in your post title) or the AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II (as in your post text) ?  They are quite different lenses.

The Nikkor 18-300mm DX lenses - both the original f/3.5-5.6 model and the newer f/3.5-6.3 model - DO have VR.

I can't help you with that, but I'd suggest your follow-up questions would be better posed in another forum - maybe Pro, or Sports & Action.