Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Nikon
86 Overall Score
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Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
Zeiss
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 80 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Leica M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x★ | 0.0520833333 |
Pros & Cons
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
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.