Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Slightly better telephoto 90 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 Around 30% 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 Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 90 mm
Help
 More than 20% better wide angle
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

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
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
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has 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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

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