Tamron
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7x larger in your photo
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f goes 2 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $739.00 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $410 cheaper (around 40% less)
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the DC 135mm f/2D captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Better wide angle 135 mm vs 180 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Shorter 127 mm vs 165 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f:180 mm
DC 135mm f/2D:135 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f:180 mm
DC 135mm f/2D:135 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$1,099
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Much less magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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