Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
Zeiss
63 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
