Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron A17-200 28-200mm
Tamron
45 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron A17-200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Adaptall |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | — |
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 A17-200 28-200mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Tamron A17-200 28-200mm0.138score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.
