Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm
Lightdow
40 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
| Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm0.414score 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 1.2x 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 7 of 22 specs.
