Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S 85mm
Nikon
56 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S 85mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S 85mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
