The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II and the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II with a length of 52mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II's 63mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II weighs 320g, which means it is 85g (20%) lighter than the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II and the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
90mm but while Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.8.