The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III 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 Di III is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro with a length of 115mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro's 76mm 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. Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro weighs 550g, 12% (80g) lighter than the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III's weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III 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.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is also available in the Nikon Z 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.
