Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z-mount lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the much pricier Nikon equivalent. Many users highlight its compact, lightweight metal build and pleasing bokeh, making it a great choice for portrait photography. However, some reviewers report significant flare, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, especially on full-frame cameras, and there have been compatibility issues with the Nikon Zf that were later addressed by a firmware update. A few users also note that the lens hood does not lock securely and that the focus ring can be accidentally moved too easily.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight metal build
- Pleasing bokeh
- Great value for money
Cons
- Significant flare and chromatic aberration
- Strong vignetting on full-frame cameras
- Lens hood does not lock securely
- Focus ring can be accidentally moved easily
- Compatibility issues with Nikon Zf (resolved by firmware update)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
