7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) vs Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) is 188g lighter (452g vs 640g).
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) cost $400 less ($299 vs $699).
- —For close-ups the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z) reaches 1.00× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 90mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 452g◆
- 640g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 98.0mm
- 79.2 × 128.5mm
- Volume
- 399 cm³◆
- 633 cm³
- Density
- 1.13 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.80m
- 0.23m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 1.00×◆
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 12◆
- Focus drive
- STM
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $699
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 9.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 8.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.0
- 8.4◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z)
- 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)
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