Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lands at 94 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Sharpness
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM IICompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).
Autofocus
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on af (93 vs 91).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Which is better, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +
At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +
At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Does Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 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.
Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on af (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.