(Stay tuned for a full test.) The Nikon D7500 is available bundled with the relatively new Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens. This 5x zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of about ...

Sharpness centrally is outstanding from f/1.8 right through to f/8 and excellent at f/11 and f/16. The edges are excellent ... a good result for a 35mm lens. Further correction can be undertaken ...

Considering the cost of the f/2.8 GM version, it makes the 16-35mm f/4 look quite an attractive proposition. For more options have a look at our lens top lists which feature optics we've reviewed ...