Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 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
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
The TTArtisan 10mm f/2.0 lens offers impressive sharpness and a wide angle at a very affordable price. Many users praise its solid metal build, smooth focus ring, and low distortion, making it a great value for occasional or experimental use. However, as a fully manual lens, it can be challenging for beginners to achieve sharp focus, and the focus ring markings may not always be accurate. A few complaints include stiff aperture rings and one undelivered order, but overall sentiment is positive for budget-conscious photographers.
Pros
- Sharpness wide open and stopped down
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Low distortion for ultra-wide lens
- Smooth focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Focus ring markers not always accurate
- Stiff aperture ring on some versions
- No auto-focus or EXIF metadata
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | HD multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
