Tamron announces their new F/1.8 $750 85MM portrait lens.

Tamron this afternoon revealed the pricing of their highly anticipated 85mm f/1.8 lens that they announced in February. The new lens was available on March 24 for just $749. That is a really, really good price for not only a fast portrait lens, but one that has VC built in (vibration compensation).

For more information on the lens, check out the Resource Magazine report here.

Tamron, a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016), the world’s first*1 fast-aperture lens with VC (Vibration Compensation).

Tamron’s acclaimed VC makes it possible to take handheld photographs in dim light or at night.

The 85mm SP lens uses LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements in the optical design to minimize color fringing and to achieve sharp and clear image quality with high-fidelity color.

It also achieves attractive bokeh that draws attention to the image foreground subject.In addition, Moisture-Resistant Construction has been added to prevent intrusion of moisture, and a highly durable Fluorine Coating has been applied to the top element surface to prevent condensation and repel smudge-causing substances.

This new lens joins the 35mm F/1.8, 45mm F/1.8 and 90mm Macro in a lineup of SP series prime lenses that has been expanding since 2015.