Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
Sony
72 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Professional
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | XD linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.25x★ |
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 SEL16F18G 16mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm0.080score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
