Tamron
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 105 mm
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 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 Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Shorter 95 mm vs 165 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Lighter 450 g vs 0.9 kg
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 2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $479.00 vs $739.00
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 The best price we've seen is $260 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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
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
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$540
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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 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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Magnification Has worse macro
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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$489
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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