Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 90 mm vs 50 mm
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 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 90 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 154 g vs 405 g
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 2.6x lighter
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $384 cheaper (4.3x less)
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait 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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.8D

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$786
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM 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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di 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
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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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