Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Name Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Release Year 2010 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1299 USD 669 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F5,6 at 120 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Focal Length 24-120 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 96 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 77 mm
Length 103 mm 94 mm
Weight 710 gr 575 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-53 HB-25
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A