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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

16–35 mm · f/4 · Nikon F AF

The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is a 16–35 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16–35 mm
Max aperture
f/4
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame107.0° – 63.4°16–35 mm
APS-C (1.5×)82.9° – 44.0°24–54 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4° – 42.2°26–56 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1° – 34.3°32–70 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm1.5 m1.1 m0.8 m0.5 m
35 mm7.3 m5.1 m3.7 m2.6 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)19.8 s @ f/431.2 s
Full frame (45 MP)17.0 s @ f/431.2 s
APS-C (24 MP)16.1 s @ f/420.4 s

Cameras that fit (89)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR equivalent to on APS-C?
About 24–52 mm (1.5×) or 26–56 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).