Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Name Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1259 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
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 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Focal Length 16-35 mm 60 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 82 mm 73 mm
Length 125 mm 89 mm
Weight 685 gr 425 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 HB-42
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A