GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I have both lenses for my D500. I already had the 24-70/2.8 lens and it is my absolute favorite. I bought the D500 with the 16-80/2.8-4. That lens is on the camera more because of its light weight and small size and is good for “everyday” pics. For special occasions, I always grab the 24-70/2.8. If I were only buying one lens, I would get the 24-70. I was going to sell the 16-80; but decided to keep it for the reasons stated above. I don’t miss the wide end when using the 24-70; but then I already have a wide angle lens when I need that.

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

Optically the 24x70 is the superior lens, and of course more $$$.

billbarcus Loc: IPNW

You own a D500 ... and, ask a question like this? Unbelievable!!!

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

How the lens “plays” on D500 doesn’t change depending on whether it’s an FX of DX. The crop factor is the same for any lens. A DX lens at 70mm will give you the exact same angle of view as an FX lens at 70mm

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

I know, I know I know...oh well

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Superior in what way? Image quality, NO.

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

Based upon the question I would recommend an 18-55 kit lens, and a book.

juan_uy Loc: Uruguay

So....as he has the D500 and the 16-80 is the "kit" lens for it, you are recommending the 16-80?

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

No, I’m saying buy the cheap ass kit lens, learn to use it and move up from there.

juan_uy Loc: Uruguay

Yes, I was just kidding :)

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

Ya don’t know squat about photography but goddamn ya gotta D500

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

I was not

O2Ra

Hey my friend read the reviews on these lenses and learn the difference. All lenses have their good and bad points. You may also want to look at the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 art . Just depends on the focal lenghts you need . This lens is my main one used on this camera and I’ll shoot a Sigma 8-16 f/4.5 - 5.6 for ultra wide stuff . Then I have the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 e fl vr . Also use the Nikon 300mm f/4 ads-d . I understand some folks here have been asses in their comments. This is one reason I don’t come to this site often. The folks can be cruel. Most of them runn their mouths not even having a clue about the lenses you’re asking about . Or optics in general but would like to be something special by condemning others for trying to learn.
Your money bought you a very fine camera. Doesn’t matter your experience in photography. I have all kinds of high end camera equipment and don’t know half of the functions on them. But I know the exposure triangle and can get beautiful pictures from them. I purchased them for other reasons than all the functions. But I do understand optics and camera lenses. I recommend buying quality glass over the lesser cheaper kit type lenses. Buy the lens for the need. I needed lenses that let in a lot of light . So the lenses I use usually have a large fixed aperture . Like f/1.4 , f/1.8 f/2.8 these are what usually stay on my cameras. I have others for other needs . So before buying decide your needs.
Please work on learning and not listening to folks that hold you back with negative and condemning comments. A site like this ought to ban theses folks for a bit and let them learn the be cordial. Camera forums like these have taught me a lot . But I’ve found some have folks that have an inner complex of condemnation to other photographers.
I think I’m writing this more for the folks that police this site than anything else.
There are some really fantastic posters on here that freely help . To these folks I give big props .
Have a great day !

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

MauiMoto Loc: Hawaii

Yes, the 16-80mm has the gold ring, I really like this lens. It's made for the camera, you will like it also, so just get it. I have faster and heavier lenses but the 16-80mm is what I keep on my camera and have on me all the time.