Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
37 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
83 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.39x★ |
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)
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR0.066score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.080score per dollar
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
