The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR and the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR with a length of 94mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR's 77mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR weighs 575g, 19% (135g) lighter than the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR's weight of 710g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR and the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-120mm but while Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
