Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Slightly lighter

405 g

vs

0.7 kg

More than 40% lighter

Slightly cheaper

$499.00

vs

$899.00

The best price we've seen is $400 cheaper (more than 40% less)

Slightly better wide angle

90 mm

vs

105 mm

More than 10% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

vs

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

vs

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

vs

90 mm

Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Incredible magnification
	1:1 (1x)

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	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.

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

Macro lens

$479

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969

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

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

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

Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$499

Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f.

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

Macro lens

$1,099

Better telephoto

Worse image stabilization

Worse wide angle

Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about” - LifeHacker	“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!” - Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.” - Shoot from the Belly	“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero” - @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand” - Karel Donk, Photographer	“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.” - Jennifer Sutton

Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR