Rokinon SP85M-C 85mm
Rokinon
28 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Nikon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Rokinon SP85M-C 85mm
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This Nikon 18-300mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and value. Users love the all-in-one zoom range that replaces multiple lenses, especially for travel, events, and photographing kids. A few note the autofocus can be slow or imprecise, and some received the wrong item initially, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Effective vibration reduction
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow or imprecise
- Some units shipped with wrong lens
- Not sharp at full zoom (past 150mm)
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Autofocus not silent
Versatility 6
Image quality 7
Value for money 5
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 4
Vibration reduction 3
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Rokinon SP85M-C 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 0.22x★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon SP85M-C 85mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Rokinon SP85M-C 85mm
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
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Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.