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Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)

Key differences

  • —The 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) is 49g lighter (591g vs 640g).
  • —At launch the 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) cost $200 less ($499 vs $699).
  • —The 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) reaches 2.00× vs 1.00×.
Laowa
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
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Tamron
90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)
Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)
DI III VXD
Mount
Nikon Z (FX)
Nikon Z (FX)
Focal length
90mm
90mm
Max aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Weight
591g◆
640g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
74.0 × 120.0mm
79.2 × 128.5mm
Volume
516 cm³◆
633 cm³
Density
1.15 g/cm³
1.01 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀67mm
Min focus
0.20m◆
0.23m
Max magnification
2.00×◆
1.00×
Elements / groups
13 / 10
15 / 12
Aperture blades
13◆
12
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
VXD Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes
—
Released
2022
2024
MSRP (USD)
$499◆
$699
Sharpness
9.0
9.2◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.6
8.6◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
8.4
Flare Resistance
6.8
8.2◆
Build / Sealing
8.5◆
8.2
Value / Size
8.6
9.0◆
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Performance overlay

  • 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
  • 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Nikon Z)

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