Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Sirui
43 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Protective Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 351 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
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
Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.366score per dollar
vs
Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 35mm0.078score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
