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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFto 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
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 405g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 97mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.29m
- Max Magnification:1x
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 539g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 75mm
- Min Focus Distance:1m
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro over Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
Focal Length – Tele
90mm
vs
85mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight
405g
vs
539g
134g lighter
Diameter
72mm
vs
78mm
6mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.29m
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
Length
75mm
vs
97mm
22mm 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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 All Features
General
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro
Samyang 85mm F1.4
Brand
Tamron
Samyang
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
90mm
85mm
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
F1.4
Min Aperture
F32.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
10
9
Optical Groups
9
7
Special Elements
unknown
1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.29m
1m
Max Magnification
1X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Extending front
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
405g
539g
Diameter
72mm
78mm
Length
97mm
75mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
55mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Unknown
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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