Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is lighter by 30g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (16mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR reaches further (120mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 24-120mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Weight g | 680.0 (lighter) | 710.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 125.0 | 103.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.24 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
A wide-angle zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a constant f/4 aperture. It takes standard 77mm filters.
Pros
- Vibration reduction
- Constant f/4
- Accepts filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Distortion at 16mm
- Slower than f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
A constant-f/4 standard zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction, popular as a walk-around lens.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Vibration reduction
- Useful 24-120mm range
Cons
- Distortion at 24mm
- Slower than f/2.8