Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
Sony
72 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Landscape
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 23 |
| Groups | — | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Dual Linear & Super Sonic Wave AF Motors |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 960 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.25x★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
