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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010October 2015
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsTwenty elements in sixteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI element
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elements
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades with electromagnetic control
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
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, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.28×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describes
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mm
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retainedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×
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 conditionsFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm88 mm
Length125 mm154.5 mm
Weight680 g1,070 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switch
Zoom design–Barrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describes
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters–
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assignedNikon UK calls it fully weather-sealed and Nikon Japan specifies dust/drip protection; ePHOTOzine's contrary no-weather-resistance statement is not used for the main field
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 1070 g
Lens hood–HB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lock
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft case
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 gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to October

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