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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010April 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm14–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsFourteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsFour ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–Constant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°FX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z 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 Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.24×–
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure 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 conditionsUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon quotes up to five stops under CIPA conditions for its original camera system, not optical stabilisation in the lens
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture control
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm89 mm
Length125 mm85 mm
Weight680 g485 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AF
Zoom design–Retractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before use
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assignedNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 485 g
Lens hood–HB-86 included
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 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 School UK states on sale April 2019. Photography Blog still described pre-orders on April 29; a confirmed first retail day was not found, so the maker's month precision is retained

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