Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Nikon
78 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
Viltrox
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
No customer feedback yet
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
78 out of 100 high confidence 76 reviews
This Viltrox lens range receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional value, sharpness, and fast apertures. Users consistently praise the image quality and build, noting it punches far above its price point. A minority report issues with chromatic aberration, noisy autofocus in video, firmware updates, and occasional defective units, but the general sentiment is that these are excellent budget primes.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast aperture (f/1.2, f/1.7, f/1.8)
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Aperture ring moves too easily
- Firmware update process is cumbersome
- Occasional defective units
Sharpness 28
Value for money 25
Build quality 18
Autofocus performance 16
Low light performance 12
Chromatic aberration 4
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm | Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | HD nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm | 15 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm0.138score per dollar
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Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm0.315score per dollar
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
