Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 35mm
Laowa
29 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.76 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 35mm
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.200score per dollar
vs
Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 35mm0.028score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
