Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR vs Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4
Nikon 16–35mm f/4 has a wider field of view. Tokina 17–35mm f/4 is 71 g lighter.
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR is a 16–35mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 is a 17–35mm f/4 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR 
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Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR better than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- Wider field of view (16mm vs 17mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR?
- 71 g lighter (609 g vs 680 g)
- 28 mm shorter (97 mm vs 125 mm long)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2010)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR | Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–35mm | 17–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 680 g (23.99 oz) | 609 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 82.5 x 125 mm | 89 x 97 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 inches) | 0.28 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2010 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Tokina
- 125 × 82.5 mm
- 97 × 89 mm
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR is 28 mm longer and 71 g heavier than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- The Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 weighs 609 g, 71 g less than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR (680 g).
- Do the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 have image stabilization?
- Only the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4G ED VR has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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