Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Nikon
71 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 448 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm0.397score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.187score per dollar
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
