Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED vs Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED and Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 1999 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1954 USD 1259 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
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 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 17-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 106 mm 125 mm
Weight 750 gr 685 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 HB-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A