The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS and the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC weighs 700g, 17% (150g) lighter than the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS's weight of 850g.
Filter Threads
The Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS and the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is also available in Sony Alpha and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
120mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.