Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Slightly lighter 405 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
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 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$835
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
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 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$479
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$935
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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