Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
88 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Street
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.201score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.041score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
