Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II 60mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | coating |
| 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 | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 175 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
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
7Artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II 60mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
7Artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II 60mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
