Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs 16mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly more zoom

1.7x

More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:6.7 (0.1x)

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

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the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Shorter

56 mm

131 mm

2.3x shorter

Lighter

286 g

1 kg

3.5x lighter

Cheaper

$749.95

$1,903.00

The best price we've seen is $1,153 cheaper (2.5x less)

Slightly smaller diameter

64 mm

98 mm

More than 30% smaller lens at the end

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the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	14 mm
16mm f/2.8D:	16 mm

Poor telephoto

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	24 mm
16mm f/2.8D:	16 mm

Poor magnification

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	1:6.7 (0.1x)
16mm f/2.8D:	1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

Is a tilt-shift lens

Is slightly more expensive

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Has a wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Slightly less zoom

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599

Cheaper

Shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye lens

Slightly lighter

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly shorter

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938

Shorter

Lighter

Much wider aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649

More magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Fisheye lens

$609

More magnification

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609

More magnification

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Slightly shorter

Not a fisheye

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349

Slightly cheaper

Not a fisheye

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
vs
Nikon Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D