Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
Viltrox
95 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
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Specifications
| Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Coating and Resistance Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 72 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm0.251score per dollar
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.105score per dollar
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
