| Focal length | 16-85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-36 |
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 11 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements) |
| Picture angle | 83°–18°50' |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.38 m/1.3 ft. (throughout the entire zoom range) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/4.6 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size | 67mm |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approximately 72 x 85 mm/2.8 x 3.4 in. |
| Weight | Approximately 485 g/17.1 oz. |
| Supplied accessories | 67mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-39, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1015 |
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