Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens USA
The new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens delivers crisp, clear and non-distorted image captures that photographers have come to expect from Nikon. This Nikkor is built with 17 Nano Crystal coated lens elements in 12 groups and include 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and 3 Aspherical lenses that help create images that are sharp and dynamic without chromatic or other aberrations even at f/4.
It also features a rounded 9-blade diaphragm which creates a natural appearance in out-of-focus areas of your images. Fast, accurate and quiet autofocus is accomplished via Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Internal Focus (IF) enables fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Lens compatibility with the following Nikon cameras:
- D1 Series, D2 Series, D40 Series, D50, D60, D70 Series, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D300S, D3,DX3, D3S, D700
- D3000, D5000
- Pronea 600i, Pronea S Series
- Nikon F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401
- F4, F90 Series, F70, F801 Series, F601M (P and S modes only)
- Definitive Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
- This versatile wide-angle zoom lens is perfect for travel, land and cityscapes, and general photography.
- Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction)
- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
- Nano Crystal Coat
- The Nano Crystal lens coating reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
- 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- The AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4G has 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements which offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
- 3 Aspherical Lens Elements
- Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
- Internal Focus (IF)
- Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave
- Nikons exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing.
- M/A Focus Mode Switch
- The M/A focus mode switch allows quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- The rounded 9-blade diaphragm renders a natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
107° - 63° DX Picture Angle: 83° - 44° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.02" (28 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.25x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4 |
| Groups/Elements | 17/12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.2 x 4.9" (8.13 x 12.45 cm) |
| Weight | 1.50 lb (680 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 144 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (119)
- Consistent output (90)
- Strong construction (74)
- Durable (68)
- Easily interchangeable (61)
Cons
- Heavy (19)
- Poor in low light (9)
- Distortion (6)
- Weak casing (4)
- Big (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (129)
- Low light (54)
- Weddings (52)
- Night photography (41)
- Wildlife photos (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (59), Semi-pro photographer (50), Pro photographer (25), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (96)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Pro-Level Wide-Angle Option
Purchased this lens almost as soon as it came out and it is an improvement over my 17-35. I do not miss the one stop while on the tripod. The quality is excellent ...Read complete review
Purchased this lens almost as soon as it came out and it is an improvement over my 17-35. I do not miss the one stop while on the tripod. The quality is excellent so I do not feel as though I have really lost anything there either. When looking at D3x image previews in Lightroom, I usually have to look at the metadata if I want to know if I used my 24-70 2.8 or this lens, so I again feel no sense of loss.
The improvements for me are in how I work in the field. Most of my work, probably 90%+, is on the tripod but I do have a project that I have been working on that requires me to hand hold while shooting in dark, confined spaces. Flash is generally not practical for these scenarios. I can dial my D3 or D700 up to 3200ish but sometimes that is still not enough. This lens gives me an additional 2-4 stops (depending on how stable I am on a give day) to work with in these situations. This lens is also an improvement for me in my camera bag while in the field as it is nearly identical in size to the 24-70 2.8. This spring I was shooting in the rain out in the Olympics. If I needed to switch lenses, I could put the 24-70 2.8 (which is usually attached to the camera body) in the spot where the 16-35 had been and then put the body back in the bag with this lens, with no adjustments in my bag required. No need to do another lens change in the rain.
So, is it an improvement over the 17-35 2.8? Well yes, provided you have a need to shoot hand-held in low light conditions and provided you are also a 24-70 2.8 user when in the field. In a studio environment? Well, maybe not although, I would not hesitate to use this lens in the studio either. This lens has effectively retired my 17-35mm.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Huge Distortion
Nice lens, sharp, fast etc. but..... the distortion is awful! All ultra wide angle lenses usually show a considerable amount of barrel distortion but this lens at 16mm is too much...Read complete review
Nice lens, sharp, fast etc. but..... the distortion is awful! All ultra wide angle lenses usually show a considerable amount of barrel distortion but this lens at 16mm is too much for its price. It only gets better above 20mm. The pincushion distortion at 35mm is not great either. The most surprising of all is that the 'Auto Distortion' correction is not available in Nikon Capture NX2 (2.2.4) while NEF files photographed with other lenses do. I called Nikon and they admit the software does not support the lens (yet). I'm not sure if the problem is in the Nikon Capture NX2 software or in the firmware from my D3s. The lens is great except when you do real-estate photography and you don't want to go trough Photoshop to correct each photo.
Last, being able to use filters is nice indeed, except at 16mm. The filter edges show in the corners at 16mm, so be sure to get ultra thin filter treading when you buy filters or shoot at 17mm.
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Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Lens still has a distortion problem but i still love it! Eery thing is sharp and has great color.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Excellent quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I'm not much of zoom fan but need them sometimes. I have tried a number of Nikon zooms including the 28-300, the 24-85 and the 18-35. None measured up to my standards. The 16-35 does. At 24mm, for example, it rivals my Nikon 24/f.28. Using Adobe RAW's lens profiles, chromatic aberration and distortion are well controlled. at 5.6 and above, corner sharpness is quite good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
When I was debating on which wide angle zoom to get for my D700, I was up against the 14-24, 17-35 and this 16-35.
I shoot mainly landscape so the 14-24 doesn't help when I need my ND, grads or polarizers. The 17-35 is a much more expensive lens but has F/2.8, so while the 16-35 is a bit slower at F/4 the VR-II makes up entirely for it! I'm not planning on shooting sports or moving objects in low light, I have my 85mm 1.4 for that or my 70-200.
I can still get some nice bokeh effects if I go close enough to my subject and shoot at F/4, or if I need to go to 35mm. But otherwise it's a great sharp lens. Distortion isn't an issue with me at 16mm, you can correct it easily in PS. Though I really don't find it that bothersome. I'm not shooting walls or straight lines.
The only thing that I'd wish they did was make it less heavy. Though it's lighter than both 14-24 and 17-35, it's still no lightweight. Compared to say my 50mm 1.8 or 1.4, it's a stone, but of course not as heavy as the 70-200.
Overall, I would recommend this to someone that wants to use filters with a wide zoom and doesn't really care much about shooting moving subjects in low light or straight lines!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Excellent resolution
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- professional quality
- Strong Construction
- Vibration Reduction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I photograph a variety of subjects, from edges of bodies of water to landscapes to details. Even though the Nikon 14-24 F/2.8 is 2mm wider, slightly sharper and a stop faster, it is more expensive, prone to flare as the front element is very convex and has no filter threads. I didn't think the difference in sharpness between the two lenses at F5/6 or F/8 was significant and the less flare and ability to use ND filters was more important. In addition, the 14-24 does not have VR while the 16-35 does. That, too, is a feature of convenience that has value. Finally, anytime I can save a few hundred dollars and accomplish the task at hand, I will do that also. I would recommend this lens to anyone who needs an extremely wide angle lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Low lighting conditions
- Sharp
Cons
- Distortion
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I used this lens when I visited NYC during the day and at night. This is a great lens which I strongly recommend for landscape or pictures in a city. It has quite a lot of distortion but with wide angle ... No choice. This can easly be corrected with capture nx2. I wish I had bought it earlier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I use this as the primary wide angle lens with my Nikon D700 for landscape and architectural photography during sunrise, sunset, daylight, and low light conditions. It is extremely sharp and a very versatile wide angle lens with a nice focal range. Highly recommended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Sharp
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
This lens has changed the way I shoot. I mostly use this for landscapes though architecture and up close and personal shots also work fantastically. It has become my go to lens. It is the sharpest lens I have ever used. It makes me think about my pictures harder than ever before and what comes out is better than it has ever been.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I'm very satisfied with this len, the color saturation is excellent. The VR has helped at times and f/4 is fast enough for what I do. Great sharpness and resolution, contrast...
Otherwise, you won't be disappointed. It's also focuses fast and quiet.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharp
Cons
- Big
- Heavy
- Long
Best Uses
- Journalism
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Street photography
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I use this lens on my D700 for nature, events and traveling.
I was really amazed by this lens.
Its amazingly sharp lens (!)
Fast focusing and able to focus really close to the subject almost macro.
I had the 14-24 2.8 before a for a month. and for my use this lens is a better choice.
The bad things about this lens:
Long lens, takes some space in your bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
very nice lens, even on small DX sensor
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Some vignetting
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
After using for several weeks for landscape work, and even some close up work, I am really impressed and happy with the quality of the photos I have taken with it. A little vignetting at 16 mm can be seen in some photos, but this can be corrected with software.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Took some pictures with the lens on D700 (full frame camera). I'm impressed with the overall sharpness and IQ of the pictures. I can still use my polarizer filter on this lens which is a big plus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Architecture interiors
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I have only recently purchased this lens, but plan to use it primarily for landscape photography. So far, what I've experienced has been good. The images are sharp, the lens focuses really quickly. I haven't looked at things like distortion yet though. My only real problem is that it feels much heavier than I expected it to. Coupled with my D300s, it really is quite uncomfortable to carry around my neck while out walking and I'm unlikely to take it hiking or backpacking with me, which is unfortunately where most of the good scenic shots I see in my minds eye are. I am a woman of medium build though, so it might not feel as heavy for someone else.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I'm not a super-savvy technical reviewer, but I opted for this lens over the more expensive and similar F2.8 (which I rented for a week). Bang for the buck, with the VR, and minus the hefty size/weight — this lens wins by a long shot. Sure, there are times I'd like less depth of field...but as a wide angle I'm mainly using this lens for outside shooting, so no big deal. For indoor, I'll use my fixed 28mm. Images are sharp (really sharp). Don't forget to purchase SLIM filters for this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Indoor
Price
Auto-focus
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
very wide for a full frame camera,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
I'm a landscape enthusiast and this lens is now my primary lens for landscapes. Very sharp, little or no distortion and light. Plus it takes filters and has VR II. Highly recommend this lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
- Distorted
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Had the choice between the two UWA lenses and picked this one for starters. Great for landscape photography and buildings but for the latter, requires distortion correction. I've actually taken some of my best work with this lense and ND filters. I think for the indoor architectural shots, I would prefer the 14-24mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
The image quality is amazing from 16mm to 35mm. I was pleasantly surprised.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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