Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
81 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Professional
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
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
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.203score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.368score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 22 specs.
