Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
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Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Lighter 405 g vs 1.2 kg
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 2.9x lighter
Better wide angle 90 mm vs 150 mm
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 40% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $1,099.00
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 The best price we've seen is $600 cheaper (2.2x less)
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 Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 90 mm
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 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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
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
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 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 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

$879
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 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
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 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 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
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$489
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 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 Has better 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 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779
Magnification Has worse macro
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f Competitors

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Disadvantages
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

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f.

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