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 Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macroto 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
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 405g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 97mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.29m
- Max Magnification:1x
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Top Features
- 105mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 460g.
- Diameter: 74mm
- Length: 98mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.31m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro over Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Focal Length – Wide
90mm
vs
105mm
15mm Wider 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
460g
55g lighter
Diameter
72mm
vs
74mm
2mm smaller in diameter
Length
97mm
vs
98mm
1mm shorter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
62mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.29m
vs
0.31m
can focus closer to the subject
Focal Length – Tele
105mm
vs
90mm
15mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Extending while Focusing
Yes
vs
Yes
Length of the lens changes during focusing
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro vs Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro All Features
General
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Brand
Tamron
Sigma
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
90mm
105mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
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
F2.8
Min Aperture
F32.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
8
Optics
Optical Elements
10
11
Optical Groups
9
10
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.29m
0.31m
Max Magnification
1X
1X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
No
Focus Method
Extending front
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
yes (0.4m)
Physical Specs
Weight
405g
460g
Diameter
72mm
74mm
Length
97mm
98mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
55mm
62mm
Filter Notes
–
Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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