Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm
Mitakon Zhongyi
47 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | — | 8 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:9★ |
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
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm0.238score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
