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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 FXNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retainedMaximum 0.17×
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, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm74.5 mm
Length125 mm86.5 mm
Weight680 g420 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount seal; no general maker protection rating is assignedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hood–HB-115 included
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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