Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f goes 2 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 85 mm
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 3x better wide angle
More zoom 2.7x vs 1x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.9 (0.3x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 380 g vs 0.5 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Length Is shorter
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF

Portrait lens

$569
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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