Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date
MSRP 249 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
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 110 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 55-200 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 88 mm
Length 99 mm 111 mm
Weight 335 gr 635 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A