Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Nikon
73 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Sigma
83 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 448 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm0.407score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm0.172score per dollar
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
