Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma EX DC HSM 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 20mm
Sigma
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sigma EX DC HSM 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 240 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Sigma EX DC HSM 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 20mm
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Sigma EX DC HSM 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 20mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
