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Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM vs Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Why is Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM better than Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro?
- 10mm longer maximum focal length?
100mmvs90mm - 1P-MPix higher sharpness result?
10P-MPixvs9P-MPix - 2µm less chromatic aberration?
4µmvs6µm
Why is Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro better than Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM?
- Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 10mm shorter minimum focal length?
90mmvs100mm - 3 higher DxOMark score?
19vs16 - 75g lighter?
550gvs625g - 0.1% less distortion?
- Can focus to infinity?
- 0.2TStop more transmission?
3.2TStopvs3.4TStop - Front element doesn't rotate?
Price comparison
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Buy used:
$228.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Len...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | $599.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Lens Only | $1,299.00 | |||
| Canon 4657A006-cr EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro U...Canon 4657A006-cr EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for SLR Cameras, Black (Renewed) | $574.95 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L is USM Macro Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L is USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed) | $1,099.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens (Int...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens (International Model) Basic Bundle | $599.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro is USM Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro is USM Lens Bundle with Premium Accessories Including 64GB Sandisk Memory, ND Variable Filter, Backpack, Monopod, High Def Filter Kit & More. | $1,199.00 | |||
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Buy used:
$578.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro...Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera - Fixed | $749.00 | |||
| Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC US...Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro for Nikon Cameras (Black) | $649.00 | |||
| Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens fo...Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens for Sony | $525.74 | |||
General info
1.weather-sealed (splashproof)
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
2.minimum focal length
100mm
90mm
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
3.maximum focal length
100mm
90mm
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
4.weight
625g
550g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
5.Front element doesn't rotate
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
The front element doesn’t rotate. This is important if you use filters, as some such as polarising or gradient filters have to be orientated a certain way.
6.Has a metal mount
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
Optics
1.has built-in optical image stabilization
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
2.optical zoom
1x
1x
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
3.maximum angle of view
24°
27°
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
4.minimum angle of view
24°
17°
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
5.magnification
1x
1x
A true macro lens has a magnification of 1:1. This means that the image produced is a life-size representation of the subject being photographed.
Aperture
1.wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.8
f/2.8
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
2.Has rounded aperture blades
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
3.widest aperture at maximum focal length
2.8f
2.8f
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
4.aperture blades
9
9
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
5.smallest aperture at maximum focal length
32f
32f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
6.smallest aperture at minimum focal length
32f
32f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Focus
1.minimum focus distance
0.3m
0.3m
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
2.Has focus motor
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
3.Has full-time manual focus
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
4.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
5.Can focus to infinity
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
Benchmarks
1.sharpness result
10P-MPix
9P-MPix
The sharpness result from the DxOMark set of metrics. This result is based on the MTF (modulation transfer function) measurement, and gives an overall indication of the sharpness of images produced by the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
2.chromatic aberration
4µm
6µm
The lateral chromatic aberration result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Chromatic aberration is a type of distortion which results in color fringing along edges within the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
3.DxOMark score
16
19
DxOMark is a set of tests to measure the performance and quality of lenses and cameras. The DxOMark score is the overall score given to the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
4.distortion
0.1%
0%
The distortion result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Distortion in the lens refers to the variation of magnification throughout the image. More distortion will result in straight lines being recorded incorrectly in the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
5.transmission
3.4TStop
3.2TStop
The transmission result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Transmission refers to the amount of light that reaches the sensor through all of the glass elements of a lens, with a lower TStop signifying more light. This is important as less light reaching the sensor can lead to the requirement of higher ISOs or slower shutter speeds. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
6.vignetting
-0.5
-0.5
The vignetting result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Vignetting refers to when the brightness of an image changes from the center towards the edges, resulting in darkened corners. A result of 0 is perfect and the image will have no vignetting. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
Price comparison
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
Buy used:
$228.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Len...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | $599.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Lens Only | $1,299.00 | |||
| Canon 4657A006-cr EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro U...Canon 4657A006-cr EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for SLR Cameras, Black (Renewed) | $574.95 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L is USM Macro Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L is USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed) | $1,099.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens (Int...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens (International Model) Basic Bundle | $599.00 | |||
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro is USM Lens ...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro is USM Lens Bundle with Premium Accessories Including 64GB Sandisk Memory, ND Variable Filter, Backpack, Monopod, High Def Filter Kit & More. | $1,199.00 | |||
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Buy used:
$578.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro...Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera - Fixed | $749.00 | |||
| Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC US...Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro for Nikon Cameras (Black) | $649.00 | |||
| Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens fo...Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens for Sony | $525.74 | |||
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