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 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 Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 60mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 72mm 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 110g (27%) lighter than the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C and the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in the Leica L mount.
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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
