Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm
Nikon
20 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 17.0x better value for money
Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
