Check out Episode 319 where I talk about my initial thoughts:
https://youtu.be/45xeJFgVqOc
In this video I compare and contrast the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at 85mm and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4.
I was recently asked if it would be necessary to purchase an 85mm lens if you already own a 70-200mm lens. I thought this was an intriguing question and decided to conduct an experiment. I love testing gear! What would you like to see next?
Tamron:
https://www.ymcamera.com/tamron-tamron-70-200mm-f-28-di-vc-g2-nikon.html
Sigma:
https://www.ymcamera.com/sigma-sigma-85mm-f-14-art-nikon.html
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Hi Heather and thanks for the nice comparison.
I have exactly both of these lenses and fully understand your bottom line.
But other specifics need to be seen. With 85mm, above all, the possibility of obtaining excellent bokeh at a shorter distance to the object and thus less complicated communication with the photographed person! Sigma Art also has excellent resistance to glare.
So as much as I love my Tamron and especially its performance at the final 200/2.8, the Sigma 85mm complements it beautifully.
Rather, the Sigma’s 105/1.4 and 135/1.8 would seem superfluous to me.
I wish you good light and greetings from the Czech Republic. Tom