Ultra wide-angle zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 16mm to 35mm
Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
The adoption of Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghost and flare
An ultra wide-angle zoom lens that, while offering a wide angle view of 107o, is compatible with 77mm screw-on filters
Fixed maximum aperture of f/4
ED glass and aspherical lens elements are utilized for a new optical design that achieves high resolution
Quiet focusing with built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Two focus modes selectable - M/A and M

Focal length: 16-35mm
Maximum aperture: f/4
Minimum aperture: f/22
Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view: 107o - 63o (83o - 44o with Nikon DX format)
Closest focusing distance: 0.29 m (1.0 ft.) at a focal length of 16mm or 35mm, 0.28 m (0.9 ft.) at a focal length between 20mm and 28mm
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.25x
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size: 77mm
Diameter x length (extension from the camera's lens-mount flange): Approx. 82.5 x 125 mm
Weight: Approx. 680 g/24.0 oz.

77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77
Rear Lens Cap LF-1
Bayonet Hood HB-23
Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120