Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
84 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.39x★ |
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
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.201score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.062score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
