Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 8.5x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $894.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $395 cheaper (more than 40% 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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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
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 EX DG HSM 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
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM 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
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM 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
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
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 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef 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

$835
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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