Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary vs Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 335 g lighter (295 g vs 630 g)
- You want a compact lens: 61.7 mm vs 126.5 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 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Weight |
295 g
lighter
|
630 g
|
| Length |
61.7 mm
shorter
|
126.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
79.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.23 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
1×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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