Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Release Year 2003 2010
Release Date
MSRP 669 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR 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 50 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F5,6 at 120 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Focal Length 24-120 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 96 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 84 mm
Length 94 mm 103 mm
Weight 575 gr 710 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 HB-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A