Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro Probe 120mm
AstrHori
41 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro Probe 120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 120 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 120 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | — |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | — |
| 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
AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro Probe 120mm
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro Probe 120mm0.149score 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 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
