Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 vs Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 is lighter by 115g.
- Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 goes wider (90mm vs 100mm).
- Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 reaches further (100mm vs 90mm).
- Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 is the newer design (2004 vs 1986).
| Spec | AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 | SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | in body |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Weight g | 520 | 405 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 98.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.29 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8
The Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1
This 90mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. A 1:1 macro lens that also works well for portraits.