The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is a professional-grade wide-angle zoom lens built for Nikon F-Mount FX-format cameras, delivering exceptional sharpness and versatility across landscape, cityscape, and architectural photography. Its constant f/4 maximum aperture ensures consistent light transmission and exposure throughout the entire zoom range, while three aspherical and two ED elements eliminate distortion, chromatic aberrations, and color fringing for strikingly crisp, true-to-life imagery.
Engineered with Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat to suppress flare and ghosting in harsh backlit conditions, the lens pairs a fast Silent Wave Motor autofocus system with VR II image stabilization offering up to 2.5 stops of camera-shake compensation — making it an outstanding handheld wide-angle zoom for demanding shooting environments. It is equally at home on DX-format bodies, providing a practical 24-52.5mm equivalent focal length range.
Key features
- Constant f/4 Aperture: Maintains uniform exposure and light transmission at every focal length from 16mm to 35mm, ideal for consistent wide-angle shooting.
- 3 Aspherical + 2 ED Elements: Dramatically reduce spherical aberrations, distortion, and chromatic fringing for razor-sharp, color-accurate images across the frame.
- Nano Crystal Coat: Advanced anti-reflective coating suppresses internal reflections, flare, and ghosting, delivering superior contrast and color fidelity in strong or backlit light.
- VR II Image Stabilization (2.5 stops): Minimizes camera shake during handheld shooting in low-light or challenging conditions, expanding creative possibilities without a tripod.
- Silent Wave Motor Autofocus: Delivers fast, quiet, and precise AF with full-time manual focus override — perfect for discreet shooting and video work.
- 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Produces beautifully smooth, circular bokeh for pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds when using shallow depth-of-field techniques.
Specifications
| Mount | Nikon F-Mount |
|---|---|
| Format Compatibility | FX (Full-Frame); DX compatible (24-52.5mm equivalent) |
| Focal Length | 16-35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 (constant) |
| Aperture Range | f/4 to f/22 |
| Optical Elements | 3 Aspherical + 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) |
| Image Stabilization | VR II (Vibration Reduction) – 2.5 stops compensation |
| Autofocus System | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with full-time manual override |
| Lens Coating | Nano Crystal Coat (anti-flare & ghosting) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 rounded blades |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR compatible with full-frame (FX) Nikon cameras?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is designed specifically for FX-format (full-frame) Nikon F-Mount cameras. It can also be used on DX-format bodies, where it provides a 24-52.5mm equivalent focal length range.
How effective is the image stabilization on this lens?
The lens features Nikon's VR II (Vibration Reduction II) system, which compensates for camera shake by up to 2.5 stops. This makes it significantly easier to shoot sharp handheld images in low-light or difficult shooting conditions.
Does the Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR support manual focus override?
Yes. The Silent Wave Motor autofocus system includes full-time manual focus override, allowing you to fine-tune focus manually at any time without switching out of autofocus mode — a key advantage for precise landscape and architectural work.