Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
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
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
