Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro 55mm
Laowa
25 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 270 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
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
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro 55mm
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.366score per dollar
vs
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro 55mm0.020score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 18.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
