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

Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro

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Nikon 85mm f1.8G

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G
Focal Length - Tele 90mm vs 85mm 5mm more tele coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs 7 better Bokeh
Max Magnification 1x vs 0.124x better close-up
Diameter 79 mm vs 80 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread 62 mm vs 67 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G over Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro
Price $427 vs $649 Cheaper by $222
Focal Length - Wide 85mm vs 90mm 5mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.8 vs 2.8 faster lens at wide
Weight 350 g vs 609 g 259 g lighter
Length 73 mm vs 117 mm 44 mm shorter
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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