Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
The Nikon 16-85mm VR is widely praised as an excellent all-around zoom for DX cameras, delivering sharp images across the focal range with effective VR. Users note it outperforms kit lenses like the 18-105mm and even rivals the pricier 17-55mm in sharpness, though it is heavy and somewhat slow (f/3.5-5.6). Build quality is solid with a metal barrel, and the 16mm wide end is a key advantage for landscapes. Some caution about vignetting with thick filters and barrel distortion at 16mm, but overall it is considered a worthy investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness across focal range
- Effective VR II image stabilization
- Solid build with metal barrel
- Useful 16-85mm zoom range
- Great for landscapes and travel
Cons
- Heavy weight (3.1 lb with D90)
- Slow aperture (f/3.5-5.6)
- Expensive for an f/3.5-5.6 lens
- Barrel distortion at 16mm
- Vignetting with thick filters at 16mm
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
This ultra-wide pancake lens offers great value and a unique aesthetic for the price, but it has significant flaws. Users report mounting issues on Sony cameras, severe vignetting with filters, and soft corners even when stopped down. It's best suited for casual use in bright light with a forgiving attitude.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Unique aesthetic
- Compact pancake size
- True infinity focus
- Useful aperture ring and distance scale
Cons
- Mounting issues on Sony cameras
- Severe vignetting with filters
- Soft corners at all apertures
- Difficult to focus sometimes
- Tight mount on Sony bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | 7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOve |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 10 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.