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

Versatile wide-angle zoom with vibration reduction

Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2182

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR II) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet internal focusing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed barrel construction
FILTER 77mm front filter thread
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.29m (0.95ft) across the entire zoom range
MOUNT Nikon F-mount, compatible with FX and DX formats
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains lens length
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) design
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format coverage

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 16-35mm
Maximum Aperture f/4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 107u00b0 - 63u00b0
Minimum Focus Distance 0.29m
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Dimensions 82.5 x 125 mm
Weight 680g
Mount Nikon F
Stabilization VR II (4 stops)
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Weather Sealing Yes
Format FX