Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 980 mm |
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
Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.200score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm0.114score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
