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 Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D 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 Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D with a length of 107mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III's 79mm 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 Di III weighs 630g, which means it is 20g (3%) lighter than the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D which has a weight of 650g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
135mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
