Tamron
90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
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Tamron
180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Better wide angle 90 mm vs 180 mm
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 2x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Lighter 405 g vs 0.9 kg
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 2.3x 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 Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 90 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 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
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
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 180mm f/3.5 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
Length Is shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 180mm f/3.5 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
Length Is shorter
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 180mm f/3.5 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
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 180mm f/3.5 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 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 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
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 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
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 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

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
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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$1,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

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