Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED vs Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED and Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2000 2010
Release Date
MSRP 669 USD 1259 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D 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 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D 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 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
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 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 18-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 17 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 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Length 82 mm 125 mm
Weight 370 gr 685 gr
Other
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D 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