Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2010-02-09
MSRP Price: $1259.95
Made in: Thailand
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: High-performance wide-angle zoom features Nano Crystal Coat and VR image stabilization for dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Photography Life Review Summary: After weeks of testing the Nikon 16-35mm VR, I am very impressed with its performance and contrast. I do not see a reason to buy the more expensive Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D anymore. Another big plus to the Nikon 16-35mm is Vibration Reduction, which truly does help when you shoot hand-held in dim environments. I took this lens for a real challenge and shot in very dark corners of Denver and VR worked beautifully, allowing me to shoot at extremely slow shutter speeds of 1/10th of a second and slower – something I have never been able to do with the 17-35mm or the 24-70mm lenses. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 16-35mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.2x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.25x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 83° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 44° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 107° |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 63° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 17 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.6 ft (0.29m) at a focal length of 16mm or 35mm, 0.9 ft (0.28m) at a focal length between 20mm and 28mm |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 3.2×4.9 in. (Diameter x Length) 82.5x125mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 24.0 oz. (680g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black Only |
| Supplied Accessories | HB-23 Bayonet Lens Hood, LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap, CL-1120 Soft Case |
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I have gone through many reviews of this lens and decided to buy one. Unfortunately there is no stock with the Saudi Arabian Agent M/S Ahmed Abdul Wahid company, hence will buy one online. Thank you for giving us a detailed review of this lens which I wanted to use for my Landscape photography.
Is there any difference of lens performance between made in Japan and made in Thiland?