Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm 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)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
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 85mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm 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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 85mm f/1.8D
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 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 85mm f/1.8D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 85mm f/1.8D

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
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 85mm 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
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm 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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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