Comparison of Nikon 16-35mm ƒ/4G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor and Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 16-35mm ƒ/4G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor ×	Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor ×
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4-stop correction). HB-23 Lens Hood and CL-1120 Flexible Lens Pouch Included.	Included Accessories: HB-23 Hood, CL-76 Case
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.22
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Length (mm)	125	107
Closest Focus (m)	0.27	0.3
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	63.00 - 107.00	62.00 - 104.00
Focus Details	AF-S Silent Wave Motor AF; Internal Focusing with MA/M Switch	Internal; SWM with M/A switch for fast transitions between AF and MF
Focal Length (mm)	16.00 - 35.00	17.00 - 35.00
APS Equivalent	24 - 53mm	26 - 53mm
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 16-35mm ƒ/4G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor	Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	680	746
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	17 elements in 12 groups, with 2 ED and 3 Aspherical elements, Nano Crystal Coat	13 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	82.5	81