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Overview

This is a Refurbished product in Excellent condition.

It has been tested for 100% functionality, carefully cleaned, and has few to no visible signs of wear. Includes 1-year warranty.

Experience the pinnacle of portrait perfection with a high-speed telephoto prime designed for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and advanced Vibration Compensation (VC), it delivers elite clarity and breathtaking subject isolation for fashion, weddings, and fine-art photography. This professional-grade SP-series lens provides the definitive balance of surgical resolution and smooth, natural bokeh for full-frame creators.
Refurbished Excellent

(Refurbished Excellent) Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD - F-mount Camera Lens

Model: F016
Web Code: 19819621
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The Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is an optical powerhouse engineered for photographers who demand absolute precision and artistic background rendering. As a member of Tamron’s prestigious "Super Performance" lineup, it was the world’s first 85mm f/1.8 prime to incorporate a highly effective image stabilization system. By balancing a bright aperture with advanced VC technology, Tamron created a "gold standard" portrait tool that allows for sharp handheld shooting in low-light environments where traditional primes often require a tripod.

Elite Optics and Subject Isolation

Bright f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides exceptional light-gathering capabilities and a shallow depth of field, allowing you to isolate subjects with a professional, creamy background that makes them "pop" from the frame.

LD and XLD Glass Elements: Features 13 elements in 9 groups, including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) glass to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations and ensure high-resolution sharpness from corner to corner.

eBAND and BBAR Coating: Tamron’s proprietary Nano-structure and Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coatings significantly reduce ghosting and flare, maintaining high-contrast imagery even when shooting into harsh studio strobes or direct sunlight.

High-Precision Performance and StabilityVibration Compensation (VC): Built-in stabilization compensates for camera shake, providing a definitive advantage when shooting intimate, high-resolution portraits at slower shutter speeds.USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) Focus System: Equipped with a high-torque, near-silent ultrasonic motor that delivers rapid and accurate autofocus. It includes a full-time manual focus override for immediate tactile adjustments.9-Blade Circular Diaphragm: Specifically designed to produce smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights (bokeh), adding a cinematic, artistic quality to your background separation.

Professional Build and ReliabilityMoisture-Resistant Construction: Extensively sealed at the mount and all critical points to ensure reliable operation in unpredictable outdoor conditions. The front element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and fingerprints for easy maintenance.Electromagnetic Diaphragm: Provides more precise aperture control and consistent exposure during high-speed continuous shooting, a feature essential for modern Nikon DSLR shooters.TAP-in Console Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Tamron TAP-in Console, allowing you to connect the lens to a computer to update firmware and fine-tune autofocus behavior to match your specific shooting style.

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Product Category
Camera lenses and flashes
Return/Exchange Period
30 days
Condition
Unopened, Opened (a 15% restocking fee will be applied)

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