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 Rokinon 85mm F1.4to 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
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 609g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 117mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:1x
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 539g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 75mm
- Min Focus Distance:1m
Our Winner: Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro over Rokinon 85mm F1.4
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
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Filter Thread
62mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
0.3m
vs
1m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
85mm
vs
90mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
539g
vs
609g
70g lighter
Diameter
78mm
vs
79mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
75mm
vs
117mm
42mm shorter
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Specs Table
General
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro
Rokinon 85mm F1.4
Brand
Tamron
Rokinon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
90mm
85mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Unknown
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
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
14
9
Optical Groups
11
7
Special Elements
LD/XLD elements + fluorine, eBAND, BBAR coatings
1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
1m
Max Magnification
1X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Internal
Unknown
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
No
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
609g
539g
Diameter
79mm
78mm
Length
117mm
75mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Yes
No
Filter Thread
62mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Unknown
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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