Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly better telephoto 120 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $599.95 vs $1,296.95
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 The best price we've seen is $697 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly shorter 85 mm vs 103 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 485 g vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly more zoom 5.3x vs 5x
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 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:5x
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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