Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
37 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Canon EF-S |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR0.066score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.267score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
