Comparison of Carl Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* 2/100 and Tamron 85mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F016)

Attribute	Tamron 85mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F016) ×	Carl Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ×
Filter Size (mm)	67	67
Notes	Available mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A; Optical Image Stabilization (3.5 stops); Weather resistant; Compatible with TAMRON TAP-in Console	Available SLR mounts: Canon EF-Mount (ZE), Nikon F-Mount (ZF, ZF.2), Pentax K-Mount (ZK). Nikon ZF.2 version includes CPU interface for autoexposure
Closest Focus (m)	0.8	0.44
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.14	0.5
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime, Macro
Focus Details	Internal; USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with continuous manual focus mechanism	Manual focus only
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 128mm; 1.6x: 136mm	1.5x: 146.3mm
Diameter (mm)	84.8	76
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	85.00	97.50
Brand	Tamron	Carl-zeiss
Name	Tamron 85mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F016)	Carl Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* 2/100
Weight (g)	700	680
Aperture (f)	1.80 - 16.00	2.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.60	25.00
Length (mm)	91.4	89
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	13 elements in 9 groups, including 1 XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) and 1 LD (Low Dispersion) elements; eBAND and BBAR coatings	9 elements in 8 groups