Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A075 25-200mm
Tamron
79 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron Di III A075 25-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 160 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1.9★ |
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
Tamron Di III A075 25-200mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Tamron Di III A075 25-200mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
