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Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 vs Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4

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Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4

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Reasons to choose Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 over Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 1.8 faster lens at wide
Reasons to choose Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD over Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4
Price $749 vs $3,816 Cheaper by $3,067
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Autofocus Yes vs None Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight 700 g vs 1140 g 440 g lighter
Diameter 85 mm vs 101 mm 16 mm smaller in diameter
Length 91 mm vs 138 mm 47 mm shorter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 86 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 vs Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC
Brand Zeiss Tamron
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $3,816.00 $749.00
Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm 85mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F1.8
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11 13
Optical Groups 9 9
Special Elements unknown LD/XLD elements + fluorine/eBAND/BBAR coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.8m 0.8m
Max Magnification unknown 0.14X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type None Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual N/A Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes No
DoF Scale Unknown No
Distance Scale Yes No
Focus Distance Limiter No Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1140g 700g
Diameter 101mm 85mm
Length 138mm 91mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown Yes
Filter Thread 86mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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