The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a length of 99mm, is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Size and Weight 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. Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S weighs 470g, 45% (395g) lighter than the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2's weight of 865g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has a focal range of 70-180mm and
2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 270mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 .
