Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
7Artisans 35mm f0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 35mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
The Nikon 16-85mm VR is widely praised as an excellent all-around zoom for DX cameras, delivering sharp images across the focal range with effective VR. Users note it outperforms kit lenses like the 18-105mm and even rivals the pricier 17-55mm in sharpness, though it is heavy and somewhat slow (f/3.5-5.6). Build quality is solid with a metal barrel, and the 16mm wide end is a key advantage for landscapes. Some caution about vignetting with thick filters and barrel distortion at 16mm, but overall it is considered a worthy investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness across focal range
- Effective VR II image stabilization
- Solid build with metal barrel
- Useful 16-85mm zoom range
- Great for landscapes and travel
Cons
- Heavy weight (3.1 lb with D90)
- Slow aperture (f/3.5-5.6)
- Expensive for an f/3.5-5.6 lens
- Barrel distortion at 16mm
- Vignetting with thick filters at 16mm
7Artisans 35mm f0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 35mm
This 7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 lens is praised for its exceptional build quality, metal-and-glass construction, and incredible value at around $250. Users love the smooth, silky focus ring and the beautiful, creamy bokeh produced by the 12-blade aperture, though many note the clickless aperture ring is easily accidental and focus requires care at f/0.95. Chromatic aberration and flare are present but correctable in post, and the included lens cap does not fit over a UV filter. Overall, it's seen as a fun, compact lens that reignites passion for photography, especially on Fuji X series bodies with focus peaking.
Pros
- Exceptionally good value for money
- Solid metal-and-glass build quality
- Smooth, silky manual focus ring
- Beautiful creamy bokeh with 12-blade aperture
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Clickless aperture ring moves accidentally
- Lens cap does not fit with UV filter
- Chromatic aberration at high-contrast edges
- Flare when shooting directly into sun
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | 7Artisans 35mm f0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | nanocrystalline coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 35 mm★ |
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 35mm f0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 35mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 35mm f0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
