Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
Tamron
46 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 250 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon AF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.5★ |
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
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.371score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm0.114score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.
