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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2007February 2010
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–24 mm16–35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction14 elements in 11 groups17 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type automatic diaphragm–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DXNikon F mount, G-type CPU lens covering FX; DX angle of view equivalent to 24–52.5 mm on FX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification–0.24×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor. Manual focus override via M/A modeInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing available
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.28 m at 18–24 mm; Nikon Japan specifies 0.3 m below 18 mmMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mm
Magnification detailNikon UK publishes a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/6.7, while the current Japanese table gives 0.14×; both are retained here without silently equating themNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retained
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera WorldCurrent maker rating 2.5 stops under CIPA conditions, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; no tripod VR. The original 2010 announcement used a four-stop claim under its earlier conditions
Design
Filter diameter–77 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm82.5 mm
Length131.5 mm125 mm
Weight1,000 g680 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine finds both rings smooth with short focus-ring travelFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocus
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 24 mm–
Filter detailNo standard screw-in filter attachment. Digital Camera World notes specialist external filter systems can be used with a dedicated adapter77 mm screw-in filters
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals. The maker tables do not define broader protection, so no general rating is assignedDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 131.5 mm length from the lens mountApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mount
Weight detailNikon UK specifies approximately 1,000 g; the current Japanese table specifies approximately 970 g. The UK figure is retainedMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 g
Lens hoodFixed hood around the curved front element–
In the boxSlip-on front cap, rear cap and CL-M3 semi-soft case; Nikon Japan's shop identifies the rear cap as LF-1LC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft case
Release detailNikon USA stated November 2007 availability; Nikon Japan's shop records 30 November 2007. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is not givenNikon USA stated late February 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 26 February 2010. Month precision is retained because the US day is unspecified

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