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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2010
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm24–120 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups17 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detail–Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm control
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°FX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount, G-type CPU lens covering FX; DX angle of view equivalent to 24–52.5 mm on FXNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableNikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possible
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmMinimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal plane
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retainedNikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retained
Stabilisation detailCurrent 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 conditionsNikon Japan specifies 3.5 stops under CIPA testing in Normal mode, on a full-frame/FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Normal and Active modes. No tripod vibration reduction
Video features–Digital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitions
Design
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm84 mm
Length125 mm103.5 mm
Weight680 g710 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusZoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ring
Zoom design–Rotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mm
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assignedCamera Labs identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals; broader protection is not specified in the maker tables, so no general rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 710 g
Lens hood–HB-53 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouch
Release detailNikon USA stated late February 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 26 February 2010. Month precision is retained because the US day is unspecifiedNikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010

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