Nikon AF 35mm F2 D vs Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR

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

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Product
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF 35mm F2 D Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 1995 2010
Release Date
MSRP 389 USD 1259 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
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 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 64 mm 82 mm
Length 43 mm 125 mm
Weight 205 gr 685 gr
Other
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-3 HB-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A