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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
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 FX–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retainedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
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 conditionsNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm105 mm
Length125 mm177.5 mm
Weight680 g1,210 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assignedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 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 USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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