The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II and the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC with a length of 91mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II's 80mm diameter.
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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II weighs 484g, which means it is 216g (30%) lighter than the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
