Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
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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
Slightly better telephoto 90 mm vs 55 mm
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 More than 60% 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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Better wide angle 55 mm vs 90 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f:1:1 (1x)
55mm f/2.8 Micro 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
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
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
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
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
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
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 Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
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
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

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