Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 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 Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent build quality, sharpness, and value for money. Users appreciate the all-metal construction and smooth controls, though some note distortion and vignetting are inherent to the design. It is considered a fun, creative addition for photographers willing to work with manual focus.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- All-metal construction
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Distortion inherent to fisheye
- Vignetting present
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- Heavy for its size
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 68 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 170 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
