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Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC

Telephoto Prime | Sony Alpha

Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Macro Prime | Sony Alpha

Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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Reasons to choose Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD over Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Focal Length - Tele 85mm vs 70mm 15mm more tele coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Max Aperture - Wide 1.8 vs 2.8 faster lens at wide
Length 91 mm vs 95 mm 4 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD
Focal Length - Wide 70mm vs 85mm 15mm wider coverage
Max Magnification 1x vs 0.14x better close-up
Weight 527 g vs 700 g 173 g lighter
Diameter 76 mm vs 85 mm 9 mm smaller in diameter

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Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC vs Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Specs Table
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General Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Brand Tamron Sigma
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Telephoto Prime Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm 70mm
Image Stabilization Yes No
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13 10
Optical Groups 9 9
Special Elements LD/XLD elements + fluorine/eBAND/BBAR coatings 3 SLD glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.8m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.14X 1X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes No
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown yes
Physical Specs
Weight 700g 527g
Diameter 85mm 76mm
Length 91mm 95mm
Materials Unknown Metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm Unknown
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown LH620-01
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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