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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2010October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 107°–63°; DX 83°–44°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount, G-type CPU lens covering FX; DX angle of view equivalent to 24–52.5 mm on FXNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor with manual focusing availableStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.29 m at 16 and 35 mm, and 0.28 m at 20–28 mmMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies 0.24×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.25×. The maker figure is retainedActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm70 mm
Length125 mm72 mm
Weight680 g220 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports quick, quiet autofocusCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 125 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker specifies approximately 680 g; ePHOTOzine's older review lists 685 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77 front cap, rear cap, HB-23 bayonet hood and CL-1120 soft caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA stated late February 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 26 February 2010. Month precision is retained because the US day is unspecifiedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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