Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f2D DC Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f2D DC

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Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 105mm f2D DC

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro over Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f2D DC

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f2D DC over Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Nikon 105mm f2D DC Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro	Nikon 105mm f2D DC
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$649.00	$1,196.95
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	90mm	105mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.0
Min Aperture		F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	6
Optical Groups	11	6
Special Elements	LD/XLD elements + fluorine, eBAND, BBAR coatings	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.9m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Rear
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	609g	640g
Diameter	79mm	79mm
Length	117mm	111mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	62mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	built-in
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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