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Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD A Mount Review

Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 700g / 1.54 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 85mm x 91mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.8m
  • Max Magnification: 0.14x
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Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC Overview


Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD



Lens Mount

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 91mm. It weighs 700g / 24.7 oz.

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A99 II, Sony A77 II and Sony A99.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC has a max aperture of F1.8.

Optical Formula

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • LD/XLD elements
  • fluorine/eBAND/BBAR coatings

Lens Hood

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC Lens
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Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T Lens Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
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Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
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Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T Lens Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
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35mm FF 560 g / 1.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 175 g / 0.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 505 g / 1.11 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 527 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 725 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements LD/XLD elements + fluorine/eBAND/BBAR coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.14X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 700g
Diameter 85mm
Length 91mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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