Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
Canon
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Street
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm0.033score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
