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AF-S Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED N VR
AF-S Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED N VR
User Review:
Optics and image quality: FX: ★★★★☆ DX: ★★★★★
Ergonomics & build: ★★★★★
Usefulness: FX: ★★★★★ DX: ★★★☆☆
Optics and image quality:
The lens was announced 2 years after the unbeatable 14-24, so expectation are set very high on this lens. When the lens was first mounted onto a FX camera for tests, we knew something straight away - the images were solid and sharp. There are some soft corners and vignetting on the sides, but not greatly noticeable during daily use. However, what is greatly noticeable are the distortions on the wide end at 16mm. The barrel distortions are very pronounced, and pincushion distortion also comes in when zoomed into 35mm. Luckily, these distortions are simple and easy to correct in post-processing softwares.
Ergonomics & build:
First time picking up the lens, you will find it very light as compared to your other f/2.8 lenses, like I did. When mounted onto the camera, it balances very well. Built quality. As with other Nikon 'gold-rim lenses', the built quality is able to last a lifetime and able to stand tough weather. The finish on the lens is like the 24-70 or the 70-200. The main 'problems' you will find when using this lens are: 1. zoom ring is thinner than your normal f/2.8 lenses, or lenses with 77mm filter thread, and 2. the focus distance scale is very limited, only showing distances of ∞, 0.5m, 0.35m, and 0.24m. This focus scale, in my opinion, was quite useless to have.
Usefulness:
Although this lens performs slightly below the beastly 14-24, the focal range of this lens is really more 'useful'. When having the 14-24 mounted on a FX camera, you will find yourself changing lenses, to your 24-70 very often. You are actually missing the 24-35mm bit on the 14-24. On this 16-35, it gives you the ability to zoom in to 35mm, but with only a constant aperture of f/4, compared to the f/2.8 on the 14-24 lens. But honestly, who needs f/2.8 in these days? Bump up the ISO, and you are fine.
User Review:
Optics and image quality: FX: ★★★★☆ DX: ★★★★★
Ergonomics & build: ★★★★★
Usefulness: FX: ★★★★★ DX: ★★★☆☆
Optics and image quality:
The lens was announced 2 years after the unbeatable 14-24, so expectation are set very high on this lens. When the lens was first mounted onto a FX camera for tests, we knew something straight away - the images were solid and sharp. There are some soft corners and vignetting on the sides, but not greatly noticeable during daily use. However, what is greatly noticeable are the distortions on the wide end at 16mm. The barrel distortions are very pronounced, and pincushion distortion also comes in when zoomed into 35mm. Luckily, these distortions are simple and easy to correct in post-processing softwares.
Ergonomics & build:
First time picking up the lens, you will find it very light as compared to your other f/2.8 lenses, like I did. When mounted onto the camera, it balances very well. Built quality. As with other Nikon 'gold-rim lenses', the built quality is able to last a lifetime and able to stand tough weather. The finish on the lens is like the 24-70 or the 70-200. The main 'problems' you will find when using this lens are: 1. zoom ring is thinner than your normal f/2.8 lenses, or lenses with 77mm filter thread, and 2. the focus distance scale is very limited, only showing distances of ∞, 0.5m, 0.35m, and 0.24m. This focus scale, in my opinion, was quite useless to have.
Usefulness:
Although this lens performs slightly below the beastly 14-24, the focal range of this lens is really more 'useful'. When having the 14-24 mounted on a FX camera, you will find yourself changing lenses, to your 24-70 very often. You are actually missing the 24-35mm bit on the 14-24. On this 16-35, it gives you the ability to zoom in to 35mm, but with only a constant aperture of f/4, compared to the f/2.8 on the 14-24 lens. But honestly, who needs f/2.8 in these days? Bump up the ISO, and you are fine.
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