Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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Pick the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want a compact lens: 138 mm vs 166 mm long
Pick the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.47 m vs 1.8 m
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S | Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Telephoto
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
880 g
lighter
|
920 g
|
| Length |
138 mm
shorter
|
166 mm
|
| Diameter |
78.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.8 m
|
0.47 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
5 elements / 5 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Focal length
- 180mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S
The Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S is a telephoto prime lens covering 180mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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