Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDvsTokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-300mm / F4.5-6.3
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-300mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD150.2mm long × 78mm diameter
- atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE101.6mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 85mm | −35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 85mm | +215mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F1.8 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F1.8 | 3.6 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 80cm | −0.58m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.12× | +0.38x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 665g | 645g | +20g |
| Length | 150.2mm | 101.6mm | +48.6mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 78mm | — |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | +4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD relative to atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
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