Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD.
October 2016
(90%)
30 Reviews
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Abstract: Canon is one of the most trusted names in photography, and countless enthusiasts, family photographers, and pros reach for its cameras to capture the natural world. The company's SLRs can swap lenses, so you can change the angle of view to snap shots of w...
Abstract: The Nikon SLR system is beloved by enthusiasts and serves as the workhorse for many professionals. And it's been around for decades, so there's no shortage of compatible lenses. When shopping for new glass today, you have access to hundreds of options fro...
Abstract: The Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD sets new standards of performance for a short telephoto portrait lens. It's the first of its type equipped with optical image stabilisation, allowing the photographer to use shutter speeds up to 3.5 stops slower than usua...
Tamrons 85mm f/1.8 combines a fast aperture with optical stabilisationI have to admit I was a little sceptical about the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 when I first started testing it; its big, heavy and expensive for its type, and conventional wisdom might have you...
Abstract: When it comes to prime lenses for portraiture, 85mm is a perennially popular focal length, when using a full-frame DSLR body. Established fast, faster and fastest choices include the budget-friendly Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, and the pricey Canon EF 85mm f...
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
The Tamron 85mm f/1.8 is the highest-scoring of all the 85mm prime lenses under $1000 that we've tested on Canon full-frame DSLRs. Securing excellent all-round lens metric results, it delivers outstanding overall sharpness, with high levels of acutance an...
Published: 2017-03-14, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The zoom range of Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens encompasses the entire trinity of focal lengths—85mm, 105mm, and 135mm—for portraiture. While the f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture may be a bit slow for available light portraits, it's more than made...
Published: 2016-12-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested a total of 83 fixed focal length prime lenses on the D3400, including both FX-mount full-frame lenses, as well as the DX-mount optics that are specifically designed for use on the APS-C D3400. These lenses cover a vast range of focal lengths...
Published: 2016-11-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: If you've invested in Nikon's D500 APS-C DSLR, you're no doubt delighted with its excellent build, tilting touch-screen LCD, new joystick control, chunky ergonomic handgrip, and large viewfinder. It's a high-performance APS-C option, too, that includes th...
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Published: 2016-06-24, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
While not inexpensive the build quality of the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 rivals that of those German lens manufacturers. (You know the guys I'm talking about.) It's a versatile lens that can be used on multiple camera brands with both 1.5 and 1.6x factors on APS-...
