Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO vs Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 295 g lighter (345 g vs 640 g)
- You want a compact lens: 78 mm vs 128.5 mm long
Pick the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.23 m vs 0.74 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
15 differences| Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.2
⅔ stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
345 g
lighter
|
640 g
|
| Length |
78 mm
shorter
|
128.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
69 mm
slimmer
|
79.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.74 m
|
0.23 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
1×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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