7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| 7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.1 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.57 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 260 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm0.172score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.064score per dollar
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm offers 2.7x better value for money
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
