Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR 16-35mm
The constant f/4 aperture and Vibration Reduction offering up to 4 stops of compensation make this a versatile ultra-wide zoom for handheld shooting. Its Nano Crystal Coat and two ED glass elements effectively suppress flare and chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, clear images in a relatively lightweight 680g body. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers using Nikon full-frame DSLRs who need a flexible wide-angle zoom with a practical 77mm filter thread.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 2.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 290 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR 16-35mm | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Sony G Master SEL1224GM | Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 16-28mm | 12-24mm | 16-35mm | 135mm | 40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E | GR |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 454 | 847 | 499 | 612 | 261 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM | XD Linear Motor | double-magnet linear motor | Autofocus | AF híbrido |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR 16-35mm | 54.6 | 80.2 | 39.5 | 73.2 | 92.2 | 69.9 | 75 | 67.7 | 76 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 73.2 | 78.1 | 93.1 | 22.6 | 68.7 | 58.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G Master SEL1224GM Compare | 98 | 25.9 | 21.3 | 74.5 | 98.3 | 22.6 | 72.1 | 94.9 | 83.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 Compare | 98 | 80.2 | 69.9 | 41.6 | 68.6 | 69.9 | 75 | 54.5 | 38 |
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 61.7 | 11.8 | 65.5 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 83.1 | 83.2 |
| Ricoh GR IIIx Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 78 | 92.8 | 50.3 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 0 | 92.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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