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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $1,039.95 vs $1,988.95
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The best price we've seen is $949 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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More than 30% lighter
Slightly more zoom 2.2x vs 1.7x
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Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly smaller diameter 83 mm vs 98 mm
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Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:16 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:14 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:35 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:2.2x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1.7x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Wide angle lens

$1,390

Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$1,740

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,490

Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$1,205

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$900

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Panasonic Lumix G Vario  7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$900

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$884

Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$620

Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,575

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Zeiss Distagon  T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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