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Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens US Price Announced: $749

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Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is the World’s first image-stabilised  lens for full-frame DSLR cameras.

The US price of the new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens has been announced today. It will cost you for $749 and pre-orders now available at  B&H | Adorama stores. Shipping is expected to start on March 31st.

The SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens support Tamron’s new TAP-in Console. It will be available for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mounts. Note that since Sony’s DSLR/SLT cameras have in-body image stabilization, the lenses for A-mount will not have IS.

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens US Price Announced: $749

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Using LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements, the new SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens is constructed with Tamron’s new SP design, incorporating a new look and feel which includes larger and more tactile switches, together with Tamron’s Moisture-Resistant Construction.

VC (Vibration Compensation) is also included in the lens design to help reduce camera shake making it easy to take handheld photographs in low light. USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) focusing is also a key part in delivering sharp and precise focus every time, with full-time manual override for extra creative control.

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens Price and Release Date

Buy Tamron  SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
Tamron  SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens $749.99 Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens Specifications

  • Focal Length : 85mm
  • Maximum Aperture : F/1.8
  • Angle of View (diagonal) : 28°33′ (for full-frame format) : 18°39′ (for APS-C format)
  • Optical Construction : 13 elements in 9 groups
  • Minimum Object Distance : 0.8m
  • Maximum Magnification Ratio : 1:7.2
  • Filter Size : φ67mm
  • Maximum Diameter -: φ84.8mm
  • Length* : for Canon 91.3mm. for Nikon 88.8mm
  • Weight : for Canon 700g. for Nikon 660g
  • Aperture Blades : 9 (circular diaphragm)
  • Minimum Aperture : F/16
  • Standard Accessories : Lens hood, Lens caps
  • Compatible Mounts : Canon, Nikon, Sony