Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G 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-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is lighter by 415g.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (16mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (85mm vs 70mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is the newer design (2008 vs 2007).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-85mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Weight g | 485.0 (lighter) | 900.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Length mm | 85.0 | 133.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | 83.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
DX standard zoom with a 24-127mm equivalent range and VR, introduced in 2008. It sits above the 18-55mm kit zooms.
Pros
- Wide 16mm end
- VR
- Better than kit lenses
- Takes 67mm filters
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Distortion at the wide end
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
The first of Nikon's modern 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zooms for F-mount DSLRs, with a silent-wave motor, Nano Crystal Coat and a 77mm filter size.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp
- Fast AF
Cons
- No vibration reduction
- Heavy (900 g)
- Bulky
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