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

Versatile ultra-wide 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
VR Vibration Reduction system providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AF Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet autofocus
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Nikon F-mount for FX and DX format DSLRs
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction
FOCUS Internal focusing (IF) design with full-time manual override
MIN FOCUS 0.29m (0.95ft) minimum focus distance
ZOOM Constant f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range
WEIGHT 680g (24 oz) total weight
DIMENSIONS 82.5mm x 125mm

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

Format FX (Full Frame)
Focal Length 16-35mm
Aperture Range f/4 - f/22
Lens Elements 17 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.29m (0.95ft)
Filter Thread 77mm
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Autofocus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 680g
Dimensions 82.5 x 125mm
Hood HB-23
Case CL-1120