Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 80-300mm
OM System
62 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 80-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | ZERO and Fluorine Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.41x★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 80-300mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.200score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 80-300mm0.073score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
