Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction
The 16-35mm f/4 constant aperture and VR II stabilization up to 4 stops make this lens a steady performer for handheld wide-angle shots. Its Nano Crystal Coat and ED glass reduce flare and chromatic aberration, delivering sharp images across the frame. Best for Nikon FX and DX shooters who need a durable, stabilized ultra-wide zoom for landscapes and travel.
Focal length 16-35mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 680 g
af type USM
lens type wide-angle
86 Overall Score
Price ¥109,000
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| 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 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 28-300mm | 16-300mm | 85mm | 16-50mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 590 | 615 | 914 | 107 | 413 |
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor | HLA | Hyper STM | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction | 93.2 | 80.7 | 14.3 | 96.3 | 92.3 | 69.1 | 74.9 | 81.8 | 92.7 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.7 | 63 | 84.2 | 96.5 | 69.1 | 97.8 | 53.3 | 80.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.7 | 87.2 | 61.4 | 86.1 | 99.2 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 81.8 | 99.2 |
| Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II Compare | 84.9 | 98.3 | 44.1 | 92.7 | 72.6 | 97.1 | 33.5 | 78 | 80.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 78.2 | 98.3 | 42.7 | 66.2 | 79.9 | 83.3 | 81.8 | 92.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 80.7 | 76.2 | 73.8 | 91.3 | 69.1 | 95.6 | 76.2 | 99.4 |
Price
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