When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Zeiss Batis 1.8/85, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 which weighs 452 g, compared to the loser Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 1.8/85
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 80 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 1.8/85
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Tamron |
Weight | 452 g | 815 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 85 mm | 70 - 180 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 80 cm | 85 cm |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 67 | 67 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |