Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm
Rokinon
26 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.95 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:12.5★ |
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
Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 14mm0.038score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 9.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
