Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony G E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS
Sony
71 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Landscape
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony G E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | extra-low dispersion |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.11x★ |
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
Sony G E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Sony G E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS0.151score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 22 specs.
