Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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
Cheaper $499.00 vs $1,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,100 cheaper (3.2x less)
Slightly lighter 405 g vs 0.6 kg
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 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 Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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)
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D: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 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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 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 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

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Length Shorter
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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