Product Comparison: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM vs Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1
General Specifications
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Model
105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
This large aperture medium telephoto macro lens offers advanced performance of close-up photography. Sigma’s own proprietary OS (Optical Stabilizer) system enables handheld close-up photography.
The legendary 90mm F2.8 has been available in different improved versions for over 30 years, and therefore stands in a long macro tradition in the super performance series.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sigma SA / Nikon F / Canon EF
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
105 millimeters
90 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
105 millimeters
90 millimeters
Lens Type
Macro
Macro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
- The lens appears to be very well made from plastic with a metal mount.
- F2.8 aperture – Good for exposure and background blur.
- Focal length is long enough.
- It is a good focal length for wildlife macros.
- The focal length of 105mm is perfect for me.
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Fixed Macro Lens
- Very useful focal length for macro and candid/portrait shooting.
- At its widest aperture the sharpness of this lens within its tiny depth of field is top-notch.
- As well as an excellent macro lens with 1:1 magnification, on a 1.5x crop sensor you get an extremely useful candid focal length of 90mm.
- To sum up, this lens is excellent if you need a macro lens with a longer focal length and you haven't got £500-600 to spend on the best ones.
- The focal length at 90mm works well in both full-frame and APS-C formats.
Size & Weight
Height
3.1 in.
3.11 in.
Width
3.1 in.
3.11 in.
Depth
5 in.
4.5 in.
Weight
25.6 oz.
21.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
- The lens weight and size are very good with the camera feeling very balanced when the lens is mounted.
- Great sharp pictures. Good weight.
- It is weighted nicely, and feels sturdy.
- Very heavy and not the quietest to autofocus.
- A very heavy lens for the size.
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Fixed Macro Lens
- Lens is very light and easy to carry around without bogging you down.
- 90mm is a really good size to have in your collection of lenses for sure.
- It is heavy but with its size you do expect that and I feel it’s essential for what you’re getting.
- Great product. I have used with and without tripod. Sturdy build and lightweight.
- This is a heavy lens so it won't work out easy to take with you on any trip.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
12.3 in.
11.8 in.
Field Of View
23.3°
27°2'
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
- Manual focus is with the fantastically large focussing ring, this is very positive in movement.
- The auto focus and image stabilisation were incredibly.
- The image quality on distance shots was very good.
- Auto focus works really well and also works well for portraits.
- Well built lens and very sharp.
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Fixed Macro Lens
- Focus limit switch, very handy for non macro work to speed up the AF a bit.
- Very smooth manual focus (as expected for a macro). It's a "full frame lens" so no problems if you get a FF body later on or shoot some 35mm film.
- I've heard a lot about the grinding noise of the auto focus, I've had no probs with that. It may be a little loud when focusing but, when you have the radio you'll struggle to hear it.
- Focus is not fast (it's a macro) focus limiter helps a bit here, screw drive versions tend to be faster.
- Perhaps a little slow on focus but that is a really minor niggle. But It is annoying when you need to focus quickly.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sigma / Nikon / Canon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
16 elements in 11 groups
14 Elements in 11 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
62 millimeters
62 millimeters
Extras
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor), Magnification Ratio: 1:1, Floating inner focusing, APO Tele converters
APS-C format: 17°37', Di Anti-Reflection, Magnification Ratio: 1:1
What customers say about "Features"
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
- The lens comes in a robust, padded case.
- True macro, this achieves 1:1 magnification at the min focus distance.
- 9 blade aperture makes smooth background blur.
- Landscapes or portraits all works with that great piece of glass.
- This is excellent value for money. It is well built and handles well.
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Fixed Macro Lens
- Superb optics even wide open, with a 9 blade aperture for smooth out of focus rendition. Stunningly sharp stopped down.
- Good build (plastic but decent plastic) with a nice grip for focus and metal mount. This is just fine for the price.
- The front element is well into the body of the lens which means you are not likely to use the hood much.
- I love the macro features of this lens but primarily find myself using it for portraiture, especially pet portraits. It's fast enough to get great actions shots from a distance.
- Due to the recessed lens elements you are closer to the subject for 1:1 macro than you might expect.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
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