Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Lens

Product Type

 Lens

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Specifications

Brand

Tamron

Model

SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD

Purchase type

One time

Variant name	for Canon EF	for Nikon F	for Sony A
Full name	Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD for Canon EF	Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD for Nikon F	Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD for Sony A
Type	fixed focal
Producer Site	link
Announced	2016-02-22	2016-02-22
In production	No
Product code	F016
Price - launch (EU)	€ 935	€ 935
Price - launch (US)	$ 749+VAT	$ 749+VAT
Weight	700 gr.	660 gr.	650 gr.
Length	91 mm.	89 mm.	91 mm.
Diameter	85 mm.
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Dustin Abbott
Clearly the lens is not cheap, but when you look at the combination of superior optics and build it seems like a strong value. Plus, it can produce incredibly creamy rendering [...] Their decision to produce prime lenses with stabilization but slightly smaller maximum apertures has allowed them to keep the size moderate with these lenses despite resolution figures up there with the very best.
Photography Blog 8.8/10
It is a more affordable alternative to the OEM offerings from Nikon and Canon, with the added benefits of an effective image stabilisation system and weather-sealing. The f/1.8 maximum aperture isn't as fast as its main rivals, though, so you need to decide which features are most important and just how much money you're prepared to spend on a premium short telephoto prime lens...