Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon AF IO1424AFZ-E 24mm
Rokinon
58 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Rokinon AF IO1424AFZ-E 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.85★ |
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
Rokinon AF IO1424AFZ-E 24mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.203score per dollar
vs
Rokinon AF IO1424AFZ-E 24mm0.045score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
