Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Tamron
60 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | — | 25 |
| Groups | — | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 22-32★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.1★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.203score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm0.042score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
