Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D is lighter by 455g.
- Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED reaches further (35mm vs 16mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED is the newer design (1999 vs 1993).
| Spec | AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D | AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Fisheye | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16mm (wider) | 17-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Af motor | none | SWM |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Weight g | 290.0 (lighter) | 745.0 |
| Length mm | 57.0 | 106.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 82.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
A full-frame fisheye that fills the frame with a 180-degree diagonal view. It uses screw-drive autofocus and has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Full-frame 180-degree diagonal view
- Compact
- Close focus to 0.25m
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Screw-drive autofocus
- Strong fisheye distortion
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Nikon's wide zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, ED glass and a Silent Wave Motor, introduced in 1999. It takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Silent Wave Motor
- Metal build
- 77mm filters
Cons
- Heavy at 745g
- Soft corners wide open
- No VR