Samyang
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Tamron
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II lands at 88 and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 88
vs 88 Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Score breakdown
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 sharpness 88
af 87
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II worth the price? +
At $999, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth the price? +
At $899, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.
Does Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.