Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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.
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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 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 17-70mm | 28-70mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 544 | 470 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | 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 | 53.6 | 76.3 | 43.4 | 73.3 | 93 | 64.5 | 75.2 | 74 | 73.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 85.8 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.6 | 89.6 | 86.2 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.2 | 85.8 | 74.5 | 95.1 | 95.6 | 82.6 | 77.5 | 86.2 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.6 | 80.6 | 86.2 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.2 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
Price
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