Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm
Sony
62 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 2.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:5 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR0.106score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm0.076score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
