Back in August 2007, when Nikon introduced the D3, their first full-35mm-frame, FX format digital SLR , they simultaneously updated five lenses: two shorter constant f/2.8 zooms: 14-24mm and 24-70mm and three 400, 500, and 600mm super telephotos with AF-S and vibration reduction (VR).

Extremely useful, will spend a lot of time on your camera.

Super sharp at every focal length; constant aperture

Feels plastic, flimsy hood; Lots of distortion

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

I sort of bought this lens by accident. I was in Hong Kong on holidays and more or less determined to buy some camera gear whilst there. I can't say I really wanted this lens over other lenses such as the 24-70 but it was in a better price range than that lens.

Excellent performance at pretty well all focal elngths and apertures; highly effective VR

None really but the build quality seemed a little less than I expected but having said this it is still very good

Landscapes, cityscapes and interiors often require an extra-wide-angle lens to capture the complete picture. With the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, you not only get focal lengths that cover a remarkably broad range, but your images will also benefit from the handheld steadiness of Nikon's VR...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4G ED VR Lens AF-S 16-35MM F4GEDVR review

The 16-35mm ƒ/4G VR is an impressive design, providing excellent results for sharpness at its wider angles. It's evident that the optics of this lens are quite complex, to deliver high sharpness across the frame with only moderate chromatic aberration and vignetting and at a relatively affordable...