Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Nikon
72 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
99 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 448 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm0.021score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.007score per dollar
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
