Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro vs Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro Top Features
- 90mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 405g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 97mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.29m
- Max Magnification:1x
Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.2 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1025g.
- Diameter: 92mm
- Length: 84mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.95m
- Max Magnification:0.11x
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro over Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM
Focal Length – Tele
90mm
vs
85mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
405g
vs
1025g
620g lighter
Diameter
72mm
vs
92mm
20mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.29m
vs
0.95m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
0.11x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
85mm
vs
90mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Length
84mm
vs
97mm
13mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro vs Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM All Features
General
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro
Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM
Brand
Tamron
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
90mm
85mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
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
F1.2
Min Aperture
F32.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
8
Optics
Optical Elements
10
8
Optical Groups
9
7
Special Elements
unknown
Super Spectra coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.29m
0.95m
Max Magnification
1X
0.11X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Unit
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
405g
1025g
Diameter
72mm
92mm
Length
97mm
84mm
Materials
Unknown
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
55mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
ES-79 II
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1219
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