Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
Both are Nikon Z macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.21 m vs 0.23 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 1× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12
Pick the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Tamron
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
640 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
128.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
79.2 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.21 m
closer
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
2×
larger
|
1×
|
| Aperture blades |
13
more blades
|
12
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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