Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8Gto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro Top Features
- 90mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 609g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 117mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:1x
Nikon 85mm f1.8G Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 350g.
- Diameter: 80mm
- Length: 73mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.8m
- Max Magnification:0.124x
Our Winner: 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
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter
79mm
vs
80mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
62mm
vs
67mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.3m
vs
0.8m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
0.124x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
85mm
vs
90mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight
350g
vs
609g
259g lighter
Length
73mm
vs
117mm
44mm shorter
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Nikon 85mm f1.8G Specs Table
General
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro
Nikon 85mm f1.8G
Brand
Tamron
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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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
Black
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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