Sigma 49B969
Sigma
60 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma 49B969 | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Nano Porous Coating (NPC) | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 4.13 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 49B969
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.