Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly cheaper $1,256.95 vs $1,900.76
Help
 The best price we've seen is $644 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Slightly more zoom 2.2x vs 1.7x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly smaller diameter 83 mm vs 98 mm
Help
 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
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
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
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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

$569
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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

$938
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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

$1,499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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 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

$739
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$575
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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