Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G 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 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is lighter by 120g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (16mm vs 28mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 28-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Weight g | 680.0 (lighter) | 800.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 125.0 | 114.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | 83.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
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 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 FX superzoom spanning 28-300mm with VR. It trades some image quality for range.
Pros
- 10.7x zoom
- VR
- 77mm filters
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 300mm
- Distortion at 28mm