Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Rokinon
85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

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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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 Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

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
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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 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 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
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 85mm f/1.4 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
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 85mm f/1.4 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
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 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

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

$899
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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

$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 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

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$479
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

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