Opteka 420-800mm 420-1600mm
Opteka
28 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Opteka 420-800mm 420-1600mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1600 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 9 |
| Groups | 2 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | HD Coated Glass | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.60 m | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Opteka 420-800mm 420-1600mm
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Opteka 420-800mm 420-1600mm0.275score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
