Tamron
SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 90 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 More than 10% better wide angle
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 90 mm
Help
 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
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 SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
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 SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 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
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$1,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Canon-ef vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$449
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 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
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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

$879
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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

$540
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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