Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
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
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.201score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.136score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
