Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
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 E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
