The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C and the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD 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 VC USD Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 115mm. The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 60mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm 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. Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 295g, which means it is 255g (46%) lighter than the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro which has a weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in the Leica L mount.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
90mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
