Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm
Tamron
55 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | XR Di VC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Built in Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 67 mm★ |
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
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.203score per dollar
vs
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm0.149score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.
