Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm
Laowa
43 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 205 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.366score per dollar
vs
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm0.096score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
