Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

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Nikon 85mm f1.8G

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G over Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Nikon 85mm f1.8G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro	Nikon 85mm f1.8G
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$649.00	$426.95
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	90mm	85mm
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	F1.8
Min Aperture		F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	14	9
Optical Groups	11	9
Special Elements	LD/XLD elements + fluorine, eBAND, BBAR coatings	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.8m
Max Magnification	1X	0.124X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	609g	350g
Diameter	79mm	80mm
Length	117mm	73mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	62mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-62
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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