Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro vs Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 180mm | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Min focus m | 0.47 (closer focusing) | 1.8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 5 |
| Weight g | n/a | 880.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 138.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 78.5 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro
A long 180mm macro lens that offers 1:1 reproduction with a comfortable working distance. It has a 72mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.47 m.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Long working distance
- Sharp optics
- Solid build
Cons
- No stabilization
- Heavy at about 920 g
- Large for travel
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED
A manual-focus 180mm f/2.8 with ED glass, a built-in hood and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 1981. It weighs about 880g and focuses to 1.8m.
Pros
- ED glass
- f/2.8 aperture
- Built-in hood
- Solid metal build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy at 880g
- Minimum focus of 1.8m
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