Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm
Lightdow
40 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
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- 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
Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm0.388score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Lightdow KD-8518C 85mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
