Lens Comparison
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Key Differences
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better length (82mm vs 148.5mm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better weight (371g (13.1 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
- Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has a better max magnification (0.29x vs 0.13x).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $699).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 50-300mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 29° – 29° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 80 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 79.4mm |
| Length | 82mm | 148.5mm |
| Weight | 371g (13.1 oz) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
