Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-50mm F/4 VXD 4-50mm
Tamron
83 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron Di III 17-50mm F/4 VXD 4-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.6★ |
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
Tamron Di III 17-50mm F/4 VXD 4-50mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.218score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-50mm F/4 VXD 4-50mm0.153score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Tamron Di III 17-50mm F/4 VXD 4-50mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
