Tamron
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.9 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f:1:1 (1x)
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS:1:2 (0.5x)
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Weight Is heavier
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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Length Is shorter
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Much heavier
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

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