Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2016-02-22
MSRP Price: $749
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: An ideal focal length for portraiture, the SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens from Tamron is a short-telephoto prime designed for full-frame DSLRs. Incorporating one Low Dispersion element and one Extra Low Dispersion element into the optical design, this lens is adept at reducing chromatic aberrations and color fringing for a high degree of clarity and color accuracy, as well as sharpness and resolution. BBAR and eBAND coatings have also been applied to minimize flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions, and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality to benefit shallow depth of field imagery. Classic in terms of focal length yet optimized for the recent breed of high-resolution DSLRs, this portrait-length prime melds a familiar perspective with contemporary performance.
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.2 |
| Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 18°39' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 28°33' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 13 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| eBAND Coating | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.8m |
| Electronic Diaphragm | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 84.8x88.8mm |
| Weight | 660g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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