Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 1180039
Laowa
55 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Laowa 1180039 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 145 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.33★ |
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
Laowa 1180039
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Laowa 11800390.110score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
