Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
Sony
67 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Street
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.14x★ |
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
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.