Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
Tamron
82 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19-0.17x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
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
Pricing
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
