Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
Meike
98 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E, Sony FE |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.139score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto0.327score per dollar
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto offers 2.4x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD wins 4 specs while Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto wins 3.
