Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact build, all at an unbeatable price. Many users consider it a bargain that punches above its weight, with some even replacing more expensive name-brand lenses. A few minor reliability hiccups with certain camera bodies were noted, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Minor reliability issues with some cameras
- Tight lens hood may interfere with filters
- Not 100% reliable on Nikon Zf
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is widely praised for its sharpness, versatile zoom range, constant aperture, and effective stabilization, making it an excellent all-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users appreciate its solid build quality and value for money, though many note it is noticeably heavier and larger than typical kit lenses, which can feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies. A few reviewers mention minor issues like chromatic aberration at the longer end and noise from the aperture blades at certain settings, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- sharp image quality across zoom range
- constant f/2.8 aperture
- effective image stabilization
- fast and quiet autofocus
- versatile 17-70mm focal range
Cons
- heavy and large for APS-C body
- chromatic aberration at 50-70mm
- aperture blade noise above f/5.6
- short zoom throw initially stiff
- no aperture ring on Fuji version
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 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 | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Coating and Resistance Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 740 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
