Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VRvsSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
16-35mm / F4
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35mm F1.4 DG HSM
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR125mm long × 82.5mm diameter
- 35mm F1.4 DG HSM94mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 30cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 680g | — | No data |
| Length | 125mm | 94mm | +31mm |
| Diameter | 82.5mm | 77mm | +5.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2013 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR relative to 35mm F1.4 DG HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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35mm F1.4 DG HSM
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